Health and Information Management - PB / ProFee Coder

Overview

Coding Educator (Temp-to-Hire, 13 Weeks) – Location: Within *** Footprint (Hybrid – Mostly Remote with Local Travel). Type: Contingent / Temp-to-Hire. is seeking experienced Professional Fee (Pro Fee)–focused Coding Educators to support large-scale chart review, coding accuracy validation, physician education, and documentation improvement initiatives. These roles are high-visibility and require strong communication and presentation skills to engage directly with clinicians and support Sutter's revenue cycle, audit, and education functions. Candidates must live within the *** geographic footprint and be available for occasional on-site work and local travel. Positions are structured as 13-week temp-to-hire with conversion opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coding Education & Training:
  • Deliver physician and coder education for assigned groups, with emphasis on Pro Fee (ASC, surgery, outpatient) environments.
  • Facilitate individual and group training sessions; must be comfortable presenting to clinicians.
  • Address provider and coder questions related to documentation standards, audit findings, and coding requirements.
• Audits & Accuracy Monitoring:
  • Perform focused coding audits and detailed chart reviews to validate CDI opportunities and coding accuracy.
  • Identify coding trends, discrepancies, and risks; partner with leadership to build targeted education plans.
  • Support revenue cycle initiatives tied to audit readiness, pipeline goals, and CLARO engagement.
• Documentation & Compliance Support:
  • Improve documentation integrity and reduce variation in coding practices across the organization.
  • Implement education initiatives to strengthen documentation quality and coding accuracy.
  • Collaborate with coding leads to develop education aligned with compliance expectations and organizational standards.

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: Must have CPC (AAPC), CCS or CCS-P (AHIMA), with a strong preference for Pro Fee experience.
• Experience:
  • Demonstrated success in Pro Fee coding, education, and audit environments.
  • Proven ability to engage directly with physicians and present complex coding concepts clearly.
  • Experience conducting chart reviews and coding accuracy audits.
• Work Model Requirements:
  • Must reside within the *** footprint (California).
  • Able to support occasional on-site needs and local travel.
  • Willing/eligible to convert to a permanent role after the 13-week assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDEO or CDIP (documentation/education alignment)
• Bachelor's degree