Associate Lead - Medical Coding Trainer (ED Coding Preferred)

Department: Medical Coding / Training

Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on training experience

Short Description:

* We are looking for an experienced Medical Coding Trainer with a strong background in ED and E/M coding and a minimum of 5 years of hands-on training experience.

* The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, with expertise in Professional (Profee) and/or Facility ED coding. The candidate will be responsible for delivering effective coding training, enhancing coder competency, and supporting quality and productivity objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate medical coding training programs, with a primary focus on Emergency Department (ED) and Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding.
• Provide training on ICD-10-CM, CPT coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and applicable coding regulations.
• Train coders on ED Professional (Profee) and Facility coding workflows.
• Develop training materials, assessments, case studies, and practical exercises to strengthen coding knowledge and competency.
• Evaluate trainee performance through assessments, coding exercises, and feedback sessions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and other stakeholders to align training programs with business requirements and performance expectations.
• Monitor training effectiveness and maintain training records, assessment results, and progress reports.
• Utilize coding reference tools and applications, including Codify and Express, to support training, research, and coding validation.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, established processes, compliance standards, and training protocols.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on medical coding training experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines.
• Demonstrated expertise in Emergency Department (ED) and Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding.
• Experience in ED Professional (Profee) and/or Facility coding.
• Proven ability to deliver structured training programs for new hires, freshers, and experienced coders.
• Strong understanding of medical documentation, coding conventions, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in coding reference tools and applications; experience with Codify and Express is preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and assessment capabilities.
• Ability to interpret coding guidelines, procedural manuals, and client-specific instructions accurately.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple training activities and timelines.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous learning.

Preferred / Added Advantage

• Experience training coders in both ED Profee and ED Facility coding.
• Knowledge of Urgent Care / Office Visit and Observation coding.
• Experience in developing training content, conducting competency assessments, and implementing training improvement plans.
• Relevant medical coding certification, such as CPC or CCS.
• Experience supporting coding audits, quality improvement initiatives, and client-specific training requirements.