Associate Coding Quality Educator

Perform education and training of ICD9 and CPT4 coding principles to physicians and non-physician providers in a large group medical practice. Services from medicine, surgery, and diagnostic studies are included. Preparation will require completion of medical documentation audits and analysis of coding and billing patterns to determine the quality of current coding practice. The goal is to ensure compliance with federal, state, and private third-party payor coding and reimbursement policies. Success is dependent upon the ability to accurately code, audit, and teach so that expected results are achieved.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• National Certification from American Academy of Professional Coders upon hire, Or
• National Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association upon hire, Or
• National Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association upon hire, Or
• National Certified Coding Specialist - Physician - American Health Information Management Association upon hire, Or
• National Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner - American Health Information Management Association upon hire, Or
• National Certified Health Data Analyst - American Health Information Management Association upon hire, Or
• National Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association upon hire, Or
• National Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association upon hire.
• 3 years coding multi-specialty physician services in a group or academic setting.
• 3 years education of providers in ICD9 and CPT4 coding principles.
• 3 years auditing medical documentation to determine coding and billing adequacy.
• 3 years third-party medical insurance billing.
• 3 years working with GE/IDX practice management/billing software (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, Business or related field.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

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