Virtual HIMS Educator

Position Purpose

The HIMS Educator provides education in the HIMS field to the coders, HIMS personnel, physicians and other departments in relation to ICD-10 coding for the UB and the PAI, CMS 13 compliance, PHI and documentation. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory agencies thru education opportunities identified and provided. This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Analyzes/reviews coding and CMS 13 information; determines appropriate education for HIMS staff.
• Assists in providing training on completion of IRF PAI and review of the Coding Center website.
• Assists in providing training, including ICD-10, IRF PAI, tiered comorbidities, CMS 13.
• Orients new HIMS Supervisors/Directors by reviewing the Orientation Manual.
• Reviews AHA Coding Clinic and UDS information to provide recommendations on educational topics.
• Review the HIMS Policies and Procedures with new HIMS Supervisor/Directors.
• Assist with ACE IT training and implementation as needed.
• Provides individual hospital coding support as requested by National Director and/or Assoc. Dir.
• Assists in the performance of IRF surveillance audits, comorbidity audits on any outliers.
• Provides physician and hospital staff education as requested by superiors.
• Assists to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory agencies in the HIMS related areas.
• Assists hospitals with HIMS workflow, productivity, staffing, job duties, and other areas.
• Completes mandatory training and courses required by completion date.
• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
• Completes mandatory training and courses required by completion date.
• Reports questionable situations, concerns, complaints or harassment immediately.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining HIMS SharePoint site as a resource for the HIMS staff.
• Helps maintain systems to control collection, maintenance, and retention of clinical information.

Position Requirements

• License or Certification

• RHIA or RHIT credentialed.

• Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of HIMS Management experience.

• Knowledge of current ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and IRF-PAI coding.

• At least 3 years of Physical Rehab coding experience (UB04 and PAI) and CMS 13 assignment.

• Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI regulations.

All employees must reside within 150-mile radius of an Encompass Health Inpatient Hospital.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Code: 101073