Med-Metrix opening for Medical Coding Trainer (Inpatient, Outpatient)

The Medical Coding Trainer is responsible for conducting medical coding training  for new and existing medical coders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing modules for medical coding and billing training (ICD 10 CM, CPT, E/M coding, Business of Medicine, Edit Resolution, and Revenue Cycle Management)
• Develops curriculum and training syllabus related to coding and billing training programs including but not limited to Periodic Updates, Policy updates, Peripherals of RCM, and Med-Metrix Learning Academy.
• Maintains knowledge on ICD 10 CM, ICD 10 PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Updates existing training modules
• Develops and produce materials for inpatient medical coding exercises, assessment, and qualifying examination
• Consolidates coder scores from quizzes, exams and assessments and present consolidated data during weekly meetings
• Maintains certifications of the staff by providing continuing education units
• Provides training and review for onboarding coders as well as refresher trainings for Tenured coders.
• Disseminates changes and updates in guidelines and rules
• Collaborates with all workgroups to resolve issues that impact internal and external customers
• Possesses knowledge of, understanding of, and compliance with all Med-Metrix policies and procedures.
• Participates in monthly calibration training
• Create assessments to check learnings from calibration training
• Consolidates coder scores from calibration assessment and present consolidated data to operations.
• Assists QA Supervisor and QATM with account launch for launching accounts.
• Provide support and feedback for TNA, RCA, and educational note creation for QA Team.
• Audits QA staff to monitor their respective coding and auditing accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of any Medical or Allied Medical course or has equivalent work experience.
• Hold AAPC and/or AHIMA certification.
• Proficient with Revenue Cycle Management, and E/M and Procedure Coding.
• Ability to work in a team fostered environment and have the willingness to adjust to changing job responsibilities, shifting schedules, new procedures and unexpected workloads and stresses.
• Possess strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal skills and analytical skills
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours.
• Assertive self-starter who can work independently, yet function in a team environment
• Ability to plan well and prioritize work and maintain calmness under pressure.
• An understanding and strict adherence to all HIPAA regulations