Coding Educator FT-Katy CC (Hybrid)

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Location: Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital
701 S Fry Road, Katy TX, 77450

Job Ref:: 2025-73419
Talent Area:: HIM/Medical Records
Job Shift:: Day
Job Type:: Full Time

At Houston Methodist, the Coding Educator position is responsible for developing coding education plans and training programs for new hires and current staff to enhance coding skills as well as to ensure compliance with regulations/guidelines. This position deploys the education plans and training programs to the staff by providing direct education to the staff via face-to-face classroom setting, remote web conferencing, and written resources. The Coding Educator will work jointly with applicable management to deploy the overall strategy for system-wide coding operations consistent with Houston Methodist strategic plans.

FLSA STATUS
Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Associate's degree or higher, concentration in health-related discipline or education

EXPERIENCE

Eight years of progressive coding and/or coding review (auditing) experience at a large facility or multi-facility
Some professional teaching/training experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

For inpatient/outpatient coding: RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification from AHIMA is required
For professional fee coding: CCS-P from AHIMA or CPC from AAPC is required

Preferred

CPC-I - Certified Professional Coder Instructor (AAPC) (CBO Coders only) or
CPMA - Certified Professional Medical Auditor (AAPC) (CBO Coders only)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Expert knowledge and proficiency in the following:
ICD-9-CM , and CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems
ICD-10-CM and CPT (for professional fee coding); and ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and HCPCS (includes CPT) (for inpatient/outpatient coding) coding classification systems
For inpatient/outpatient coding: MS-DRG, APR DRG and APC assignment systems
Official coding guidelines and coding compliance
Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and pharmacology
Knowledge of all components of the medical record
Proficiency with electronic encoder application
Basic computer knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
AHIMA designated ICD-10 Approved Trainer preferred or for CBO coders AAPC CPC-I or CPMA preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Establishes and maintains strong, effective working relationships with physicians, peers and healthcare professionals; effectively communicates with internal and external customers.
Exhibits ability to adjust teaching methods to various learning styles.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides coding training and education sessions to coding staff based on needs identified due to coding audit results, regulatory changes, hospital policy changes or implementation of new technology or processes, including onboarding new staff as necessary or applicable.
Works with the coding management team to establish a coding program and monitor the success of the coding program including assisting with student recruitment.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops instructional materials to include course plans, objectives, and evaluation tools.
Assesses course effectiveness through student evaluations.
Performs quality monitoring to assess comprehension of training efforts to assure that all required information is captured accurately.
Performs/Leads performance improvement activities that support operational efficiencies, data integrity and service quality including measuring and improving quality outcomes including assisting with quality reviews of new staff as necessary and where applicable.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under department leadership, assists with developing and maintaining an annual training program budget.
Where applicable assists with pre-billed claim edits to ensure complaint coding, charting and billing.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Designs, implements, and monitors effective processes and systems within assigned areas of responsibility to achieve maximum efficiency and enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.
Benchmarks for best practices.
Strives to improve and enhance support to the Hospital and System and seeks opportunities to expand the scope of the Coding section.
Develops continuous process improvements for the coding training needs of the System.
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing demands.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

Uniform: No
Scrubs: No
Business professional: Yes
Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* No

TRAVEL**

**Travel specifications may vary by department**

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital is a long-term acute care hospital that proudly serves the Greater Houston area, focused on the needs of patients requiring extended hospitalization. Located in Katy, west of the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist Continuing Care is committed to providing patients with the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality and safety, focusing on the patient and family. The facility offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, infectious disease management, intensive care, pain management, postsurgical complication management, pulmonary care management, trauma and neurological injury management, and outpatient rehabilitation therapies.

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