Coding Education Specialist

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Reimbursement for AAPC or AHIMA membership fee.

What You'll Do

This role is critical to the success of our inpatient coding operations and will serve as a key resource for education, auditing, quality improvement, and coding support across all inpatient service lines. The ideal candidate will possess advanced inpatient coding knowledge and demonstrate expertise across a broad range of inpatient specialties. This role requires an individual who is a strong independent contributor and collaborative partner with individuals across the enterprise. This individual must be confident and capable of:

• • Performing coding audits and providing constructive feedback.
  • Researching and interpreting coding guidelines and regulatory updates.
  • Responding to questions from vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Developing and delivering education to coders of varying experience levels.
  • Identifying trends and opportunities for process and quality improvement.
  • Serving as a subject matter expert for complex inpatient coding scenarios.

What We're Looking For

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, or CIRCC licensure.
• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• 5 or more years of hospital coding experience (in one core area).

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues remotely (including IT) via IM, phone, email and text.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT coding principles, federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and policies about documentation, coding, and billing.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to navigate CMS website for NCCI manual, NCD/LCD information, and Medicare Claims Processing Manuals

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

187732