Role Description
The RCM Coding Education Specialist will report to the Manager, Coding. This role is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating provider-focused coding and documentation education programs that promote accurate clinical documentation, compliant coding practices, and optimal charge capture. This position serves as a subject matter expert in professional fee coding, documentation guidelines, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices while fostering a culture of continuous learning and documentation excellence across the organization.
Responsibilities
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Develop and deliver provider coding and documentation education for physicians and advanced practice providers.
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Interpret and communicate coding guideline changes, payer updates, and regulatory requirements.
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Conduct coding and documentation reviews to identify education opportunities and performance improvement initiatives.
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Collaborate with coding, compliance, revenue cycle, and operational leaders to address coding and documentation trends.
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Provide one-on-one provider coaching and specialty-specific education.
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Analyze audit results, denial patterns, coding accuracy metrics, and charge capture opportunities.
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Create educational materials, reference tools, and training programs to support coding compliance and documentation excellence.
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Support compliance efforts through coding audits, corrective action plans, and ongoing provider education.
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Serve as a trusted resource for coding, documentation, and reimbursement-related questions.
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Additional responsibilities as assigned to help drive our mission of improving the lives of everyone living with cancer.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
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Minimum of 2-3 years of healthcare coding, charge capture, compliance, auditing, or provider education experience.
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Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
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Basic understanding of provider documentation requirements, medical necessity, and regulatory compliance standards.
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Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent credential.
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Previous experience supporting physician coding education, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), or provider engagement initiatives.
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Familiarity with professional fee coding, E/M coding guidelines, and Urology/Oncology-specific coding requirements.
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Experience assisting with coding audits, monitoring, and education program development.
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Knowledge of payer policies, reimbursement methodologies, and compliance regulations.
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Experience developing educational materials, tip sheets, presentations, or provider communications.
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Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and coding/billing software.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Essential Competencies
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Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain coding concepts to providers and clinical staff.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to analyze documentation and identify coding or documentation improvement opportunities.
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Professional fee coding expertise.
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Provider education and coaching.
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Clinical documentation improvement.
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Compliance and regulatory knowledge.
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Data analysis and reporting.
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Revenue cycle and charge capture optimization.
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Communication and presentation skills.
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Relationship building and stakeholder engagement.
Attendance is an essential job function. This job description does not contain a full listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of this role. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.