Coding Training Compliance Consultant - HIM Coding Services

Coding Training Compliance Consultant - HIM Coding Services

About Us
What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Healthcare? It means that the quest for clinical excellence is not just a goal, but a given. It means building an environment where physicians and employees can deliver the best in medicine. And it’s realizing each employee or volunteer is vital to the healing process, because we can only achieve the extraordinary together. 

Being a part of Intermountain Healthcare means joining with a world-class team of over 32,000 employees and embarking on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. Our mission is: excellence in the provision of healthcare services to communities in the Intermountain region.

Our patients deserve the best in medicine, and we deliver.

Job Description

• Provides individual and group training to new Intermountain HIM coders and cross-trains existing coders as requested by facilities. Provides ongoing feedback to appropriate regional coding manager on trainee progress.  Assists the appropriate manager/supervisor in the facility with development plans for advanced training to best meet HIM DNFB needs
• Develops and presents educational and training programs regarding elements of HIM Coding Compliance such as appropriate documentation and accurate coding to all personnel, including HIM coding staff, physicians, billing personnel, and ancillary departments  
• Develops and implements standardized coding training for all HIM coders utilizing multiple teaching techniques such as classroom, virtual and web training. Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines related to HIM coder training.   Development of best practice for coder training, writing effective training materials and assessments
• Assists in development and presentation HIM Coder Forums, Ancillary Coding Classes and quarterly newsletters
• Responds to coder queries on the HIM coding hotline in a timely manner, when assigned
• Interacts with a wide variety of people who strongly impact the success of Health Information Services.  Must represent Health Information Services well, functioning as a facilitator, liaison, and/or motivator
• Actively participates on the HIM Compliance team and Coding Services Leadership team in the development and standardization of HIM coder training
• Participates in the ICD-10 Coding Services Workgroup and facilitates ICD-10 Coding training and education programs

Minimum Requirements

• Credentialing and certification as a CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) or eligible within 6 months of hire date along with formal education in human anatomy, physiology, disease processes and medical terminology
• Three years coding experience with ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding systems in an acute care setting
• Comprehensive knowledge and advanced understanding of the conventions, principles, and applications of ICD-9-CM, CPT, and both inpatient and outpatient reimbursement and grouping systems, compliance issues and Official Coding Guidelines
• Comprehensive knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and third party coding requirements and must be able to interpret and understand laws and regulations at a Federal and State level
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, and 3M encoding systems
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizations skills required.  Individual must have demonstrated self-motivation and be able to travel throughout Intermountain facilities, if required

Preferred Qualifications

• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) credentialing
• Complex coding experience with a large multi-specialty hospital, i.e. Trauma I facility, Transplant coding. Cardiovascular Services
• Previous Coding Training experience with demonstrated skills in the development and presentation of educational materials
• Ability to conduct coding audits; prior auditing experience

Please Note
All positions subject to close without notice
Intermountain Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V