Nuvance Health - Danbury, CT
posted 2 months ago
The Education Trainer at Nuvance Health plays a crucial role in enhancing the skills and knowledge of internal teams related to coding operations. This position is responsible for the design, development, and execution of a comprehensive training curriculum tailored to meet the specific needs of the organization. The Education Trainer will conduct thorough needs assessments to identify performance gaps and implement training best practices that align with departmental requirements. This role is essential in creating a robust internal pipeline for new talent, particularly for hard-to-fill coding positions, ensuring that the organization maintains high standards in coding accuracy and compliance. In this position, the Education Trainer will lead training sessions with team members, focusing on accurate coding assignments and ensuring that all educational content complies with applicable federal, state, and county laws and regulations related to coding and documentation. The trainer must possess expert knowledge of various reimbursement methodologies, including DRG, APC, NCCI, LCD, and NCD, and be proficient in coding diagnoses and procedures. This expertise is vital for accurately applying diagnosis and procedure codes, which directly impacts the quality of care provided to patients. Additionally, the Education Trainer will develop and update policies to reflect changes in guidelines from CMS, AMA, and commercial payors, ensuring that all staff and vendor partners are informed of new and deleted codes. The trainer will also assist teams with focus reviews for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, Evaluation and Management (E&M), and CPT® code assignments. Adherence to the AAPC and/or AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding, as well as the company's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, is paramount, and the trainer will support the company's Ethics and Compliance Program throughout their work.