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Coding Educator

R1 RCM · IL · Remote available · $28.24–$40.21 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time your education changed a coder's accuracy. How did you know it worked?

What they are checking: Whether they track results after training, not just deliver sessions.

Tell me about a time you supported provider education on documentation.

What they are checking: Whether they can talk with providers in a respectful, useful way.

How do you keep your own coding knowledge sharp?

What they are checking: Whether they stay current, which is essential for a subject matter expert.

What makes a coding education session engaging rather than a lecture?

What they are checking: Whether they use examples, practice and discussion so coders retain what they learn.

What would you do

A coder is defensive about audit feedback. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach in a way that keeps people open instead of shutting down.

Coding leadership wants education done fast, but coders cannot lose production time. How do you plan it?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance training needs with productivity demands.

About the work

How would you build a training program for coders struggling with E/M leveling?

What they are checking: Whether they can design education around real audit findings and measure improvement.

How do you audit a coder's work across CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS to find where to focus education?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn audit data into specific learning needs.

How would you teach coding for surgical, emergency department and ancillary services to coders with different experience levels?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust teaching to different specialties and skill levels.

New CPT and ICD-10 updates come out. How do you roll them out to a large coding team?

What they are checking: Whether they plan clear, timely education so changes do not cause errors.

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The full job description

As published by R1 RCM.

R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration. As our Coding Educator you will help ensure our coding teams have access to your subject matter expertise on coding guidelines and regulations for a variety of clinical specialties. Every day you will plan, organize, direct, and coordinate education and training for coding teams. To thrive in this role, you must demonstrate previous s uccess in coder education, auditing, or management, as well as comprehensive knowledge of ancillary, surgical, emergency department, and E/M coding. Here’s what you will experience working as a Coding Educator: • Audit, educate, and monitor coders for E/M levels, procedures, and diagnosis coding to include CPT/ICD-10 and HCPCS; provide support to provider education as needed • Work with Coding Leadership to identify areas where focused education may be needed for production coders; develop, administer, implement and update focused and continuing coding education programs and materials for coding associates • Ensure Auditor production standards, QA requirements, and compliance with Auditing philosophies and guidelines are met • Provide constructive review and feedback to assist in the development of instructional materials to include course plans, objectives, and evaluation tools. • Experience training onshore and offshore coders on CPT/ICD-10 and HCPCS. Required Skills: • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent • Required certification (one or more): CCS, COC, RHIA, RHIT, or CPC • Prior work experience in production coding, auditing, coder education and training, or coding leadership where you developed coding, quality review, and training skills • Specialty experience: Ancillary, Surgical, Emergency Medicine, Evaluation & Management  Coding • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to provide guidance and corrective action while maintaining a motivating environment • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite to prepare and present training materials, communicate feedback and recommendations, and report and analyze data For this US-based position, the base pay range is $28.24 - $40.21 per hour . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career. Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package. R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices , including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance. CA PRIVACY NOTICE: California resident job applicants can learn more about their privacy rights California Consent To learn more, visit: R1RCM.com Visit us on Facebook

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