Trinity Health Corporation is hiring a Coding Coordinator (OP), Remote

Join Trinity Health as a Remote Coding Coordinator. You will implement and manage the coding quality and compliance plan for assigned Regional Health Ministries. This role is central to ensuring accurate coding, developing coder education, and serving as a key subject matter expert.

What You'll Do

• Perform coding quality reviews as outlined in the coding quality plan to ensure accurate coding and DRG or APC assignment.
• Develop coder education based on results of coding quality reviews, audit results, and regulatory changes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert regarding documentation, coding, billing, reimbursement, and compliance management.
• Assist with denials management, complex case resolution, and may perform coding tasks as directed.
• Coordinate and support correction of errors occurring with coding systems.
• Provide coder support via phone or written communications, including in-services and user group forums.
• Provide direction for daily coding assignments and operations.
• Develop and maintain coding systems training and process documentation.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new coding colleagues.
• Design and develop training and education programs that align with end-user needs for coding systems and processes.
• Coordinate provision of training programs and function as the trainer/facilitator.
• Conduct auditing and monitoring of coding and abstracting completed by coders.
• Conduct coding quality reviews and report findings to Supervisor and Regional Manager.
• Serve as the technical resource for coding systems support, testing, and training.
• Design, develop, and deliver effective educational programs, informational materials, and workflow tools.
• Maintain professional development by participating in continuing educational programs related to healthcare and coding.

What We're Looking For

• Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a complex healthcare environment.
• At least five (5) years of current hospital-based coding experience.
• Current certification as one of the following: CCS, RHIA, RHIT, COC, or CPC.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease process, and diagnostic and procedural coding.
• Analytical ability and skill to effectively resolve a broad range of coding issues.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision, organize work, and set priorities.
• Demonstrated experience with use of coding classification systems such as ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS.
• Demonstrated, current expertise with 3M HDM encoders, 3M reporting tools, 3M Computer Assisted Coding (CAC).
• Comprehensive knowledge of diagnostic and procedural coding principles, conventions, methodologies, and prospective payment systems respective to coding compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret coding regulations, guidelines, and standards, such as Coding Clinic.
• Knowledge of Medical Necessity review guidelines (LMRP/LCD and SI/IS criteria) for commercial, Medicare and Medicaid insurance products.
• Knowledge of state and federal Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) and other applicable quality indicator codes (i.e. PSI, PPI, etc.).
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with the coding team, patients, medical staff, other health ministry departments, and outside agencies.
• Intermediate computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to spend majority of work time utilizing a computer, monitor, and keyboard.
• Strong understanding of the Catholic health ministry in an evolving health care delivery system.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to assigned Trinity Health sites as needed.

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of Epic EMR.

Technical Stack

• ICD-10
• CPT/HCPCS
• MS-DRG system
• 3M HDM encoders, 3M reporting tools, 3M Computer Assisted Coding (CAC)
• Epic EMR
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Team & Environment

Reports to Regional Manager and Supervisor, Coding. Assists with training and onboarding of new coding colleagues.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $31.88 - $47.82 per hour

Work Mode

This is a remote position. A valid driver’s license is required for occasional travel to assigned Trinity Health sites.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.