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Coding Documentation Educator
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Omaha, NE
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 25.42-37.82 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Coding Documentation Educator is responsible for performing new provider and annual provider chart audits. They perform these audits to ensure proper coding with an emphasis on documentation, coding improvement, and revenue capture. Developes and presents Coding and ducmentation training to clinicians, clinical staff, coders, and other members of Revenue Cycle. Collaborates with the coding manager to support the needs of the coding department where coding expertise/education is needed.
Essential Function
- Acts as documentation and coding liaison to clinicians to include review, education, and necessary follow-up to help ensure that clinical documentation and coding services meet government and organizational policies and procedures.
- Analyzes and provides education on revenue capture, clinical documentation including Electronic Health Record (EHR) requirements, coding accuracy and denial management to clinicians and clinic staff.
- Assists in determining educational needs based on documentation reviews, provider/staff feedback, data analysis (bell curves).
- Performs a minimum of an annual review of each clinician in their assigned specialties to identify clinical documentation and coding areas that require improvement and additional education.
- Reviews documentation and coding for new providers for accuracy and charge capture as per standard.
- Prepares necessary reports and communicates results of audits to management, clinicians, and committees as appropriate.
- Reports areas of risk directly to the Coding manager and Division Director of Revenue Cycle
- Maintains a high level of competency related to clinical documentation and coding in assigned specialty and other areas and compliance with government regulations by attending appropriate workshops and seminars
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Coding Certification through American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P)
or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required. - Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Minimum of five years physician coding experience required.
Minimum of three years experience performing diagnosis, E/M, and procedure code audit/review/education functions for professional fees in multi-specialty setting preferred
From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.
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Frequently asked questions
In Omaha's healthcare sector, a Coding Documentation Educator plays a crucial role by ensuring precise clinical documentation and accurate coding. This accuracy enhances revenue capture, reduces claim denials, and aligns with governmental policies, directly influencing the financial health of institutions like Catholic Health Initiatives.
Employers in Nebraska prioritize certifications like AHIMA's Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or AAPC's Certified Professional Coder (CPC). Credentials such as RHIA or RHIT further strengthen a candidate's profile, demonstrating expertise essential for managing clinical documentation and coding education effectively.
Daily responsibilities include auditing provider charts, delivering targeted coding education, collaborating closely with clinical teams, and reviewing documentation accuracy. These tasks ensure compliance, support coding improvements, and foster continuous learning within diverse specialty practices.
Absolutely, working with Catholic Health Initiatives offers exposure to a wide range of specialties and advanced EHR systems. This environment encourages expanding coding expertise, participating in workshops, and gaining leadership experience in clinical documentation education.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes collaborative education, combining chart audits with personalized training for clinicians and coders. Their comprehensive approach focuses on revenue integrity and compliance, fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement unmatched by many local competitors.
Omaha presents moderate competition for this specialized role, with steady demand driven by expanding healthcare services. Candidates with strong certifications and multi-specialty experience tend to stand out, especially within well-established systems like Catholic Health Initiatives.
Coding Documentation Educators in Omaha typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. This competitive pay reflects the specialized skill set required to improve documentation quality and ensure compliance in healthcare revenue cycles.
One challenge involves adapting education to diverse specialties while maintaining compliance with evolving coding standards. Balancing thorough audit feedback with constructive training ensures clinicians improve documentation without disrupting patient care workflows.
Omaha's healthcare culture values collaborative, patient-centered care, which requires educators to tailor coding training to support clinicians’ workflows. Understanding local regulatory nuances and fostering teamwork are key to successfully enhancing documentation integrity.
Success hinges on strong analytical abilities, effective communication for diverse clinical teams, and up-to-date knowledge of coding standards. Familiarity with electronic health records and a proactive approach to education foster impactful improvements in documentation quality.