Clinician Coding Liaison - General Surgery

• Deliver proactive coding education through newsletters, scorecards, and presentations, covering CPT (E&M, modifiers), ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Risk Adjustment, payer requirements, and rejection resolutions
• Lead onboarding and compliance training for all employed Physicians/APPs, including Locum Tenens, residents, and students, ensuring documentation accuracy from the start
• Provide individualized documentation feedback by reviewing new clinician records and conducting spot checks, escalating non-coding issues to appropriate teams
• Serve as the primary contact for coding inquiries, coordinating with internal teams to resolve complex issues such as NCCI bundling and high-complexity charge edits
• Monitor Epic work queues (charge review, follow-up, claim edit) to ensure timely and accurate charge submissions and reduce claim denials
• Collaborate across departments—including CMOs, Clinical Informatics, Risk Adjustment, and Population Health—to enhance documentation practices and system optimization
• Participate in specialty and department meetings, identifying trends and delivering targeted education to improve coding and documentation accuracy
• Refine Epic documentation tools, including templates, order entries, diagnosis lists, and SmartSets/SmartPhrases, to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including Medicare, Medicaid, and AHIMA’s Standards of Ethical Coding, while maintaining expert knowledge of evolving policies
• Promote a culture of ethical coding and continuous improvement, supporting clinicians with timely updates, feedback, and education to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, or Coding Specialist (CCS) certification, or Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Completion of advanced training through a recognized or accredited program, equivalent in scope and rigor to post-secondary education or equivalent knowledge
• High school diploma or GED required
• Typically requires 4 years of experience in expert-level professional coding
• Advanced Coding Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
• Medical Terminology & Anatomy: Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Epic & Reporting Solutions: Advanced knowledge of Epic and other reporting tools
• Critical Thinking & Analytical Skills: Highly proficient in problem-solving and analytical thinking with strong attention to detail
• Interpersonal Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic coding applications, and email communication
• Organizational & Prioritization Skills: Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Independent Decision-Making: Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions
• Collaboration & Initiative: Strong ability to take initiative, contribute to process improvements, and work collaboratively

Additional specialty credential preferred

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
• Incentive pay for select positions