Coding Educator Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the coding educator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for analytical interpretation of Risk Adjustment reporting including, HCC Ratio, HCC Covered Ratio, and HCC Percent Covered, and FaxBack reporting to plan and provider groups.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in statistical analysis and data audits for all necessary projects, to include analyzing data from report to summarize, draw conclusions and trending of data
• High school diploma or euqivalent
• Coding Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills- extensive regulatory coding, (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10- PCS, CPT-4, Modifiers, MS-DRGs, POA assignment and where applicable APR-DRGs and APCs) and associated reimbursement knowledge
• Effective Decision Making - relating and comparing
• Contributing to Team Success by actively participating as a member of the team to move the team
• Experience in providing group education preferred
• Consult with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic codes
• Certified Professional Coder & CPC-I

In response to your job posting for coding educator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for education to new Coding employees through an orientation process onsite, remote or a combinationof both, for all MedStar facilities.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Perform targeted audits of charts based on system generated reports with special screening criteria and be able to communicate findings clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Take responsibility and ownership of coding projects as assigned
• Keep current on all governmental medical and legal issues specific to coding and compliance
• Knowledge of EMR for reviewing records
• Experience in provider setting
• Other certifications as follows - CPCI (Certified Professional Coder-Instructor), CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor), HIM (Health Information Management), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), Billing certification
• Works with newly hired coding staff to develop coding quality and productivity competence and ensure accurate, thorough and ethical coding
• Reviews coding audit results to ensure consistency of feedback and identify areas in coding and documentation that need further education

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the coding educator position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for risk adjustment subject matter expertise, leads continuous evolution and innovation in quality processes, computer assisted coding and computer/software applications.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience in successfully engaging with providers to participate in performance
• Strong facilitation, presentation skills and Microsoft office skills
• Past E/M Professional Primary Care and Specialty Services preferred
• Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA)
• Prefer knowledge of EPIC software
• Additional coding certification (CCS, or CCS-P) preferred
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA and AAPC

I am excited to be applying for the position of coding educator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for ongoing training and continuing education regarding Risk Adjustment and ICD-10 coding through written materials, conference calls, Webinars, or presentations;.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• ICD-10-CM AHIMA approved trainers
• Certified Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist Credential from ACDIS / AHIMA
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the ICD-10, CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding classification system, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Expertise in CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS
• Expertise in third party payer guidelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking Strong analytical skills
• Physician Pro-fee Coding experience - E/M and Surgical
• Expert working knowledge of CPT-4, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS codes Experience in conducting audits and medical record reviews

In response to your job posting for coding educator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for courteous, accurate and timely response to physicians, APCs or other identified parties, relating to HCC Risk Adjustment reviews, projects and reports.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Serves as a coding resource for team members by providing feedback to coding questions
• Certified Professional Coder through AAPC or CCS through AHIMA
• Experience interacting with healthcare providers
• Guide business and leadership in process improvement
• Medical record review knowledge
• Familiar with Regulatory Agency guidelines
• Certified Coder with either CPC, CCS or CCS-P through AHIMA and/or AAPC
• Familiar with coding guidelines ICD-9/ICD-10