Medical Coder / Coding Educator

Job Location:1450 Expo Pkwy Ste B
Sacramento, CA 95815

Description:Coding Educator (Temp-to-Hire, 13 Weeks)

Location: Within Sutter Health Footprint (Hybrid – Mostly Remote with Local Travel)
Type: Contingent / Temp-to-Hire

Overview

Sutter Health 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 Sutter Health 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; strong preference for Pro Fee experience):

CPC (AAPC)

CCS or CCS-P (AHIMA)

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 Sutter Health 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

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Location:

• California (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote