Medical Coding and CDI Trainer in Ft. Eustis, Virginia at Professional Performance Development Group

Help coding professionals, providers, and clinical staff strengthen coding accuracy and clinical documentation in support of military healthcare.

Professional Performance Development Group (PPDG) is seeking a Medical Coding Trainer to develop and deliver coding and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) education. You’ll identify learning needs, create practical training, and provide guidance that helps healthcare teams improve documentation quality and coding compliance.

• Analyze coding performance and audit findings to identify knowledge gaps and training needs.

• Develop and deliver coding and documentation education for coders, providers, and clinical staff.

• Create training materials, learning objectives, and evaluations.

• Coach staff on coding accuracy, documentation specificity, and CDI practices.

• Research coding guidance and communicate changes to applicable rules and requirements.

• Track training outcomes and report progress.

• Collaborate with auditors, compliance specialists, and healthcare leadership to support DHA coding standards.

Education — meet ONE of the following:

• Associate degree or higher in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a biological science.

• University certificate in medical coding.

• At least 30 semester hours of college credit that includes relevant coursework such as anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, health information management, and/or pharmacology.

• Successful completion of an AAPC or AHIMA coding certification preparation course for professional services or facility coding that includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health information management concepts, and pharmacology.

• Successful completion of qualifying training beyond the apprentice level for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training through the Armed Forces or U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision.

Coding credentials — meet ONE of these pathways:

• RHIT or RHIA; OR

• CPC or CCS-P, plus CIC or CCS.

Instructor/CDI credential — also hold at least ONE of the following:

• AAPC Approved Instructor

• Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient (CDEO)

• Certified Documentation Expert Inpatient (CDEI)

• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)

• Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist–Outpatient (CCDS-O)

• Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)

Additional requirements:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Ability to maintain required credentials throughout employment.

• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, evaluation and management coding, and modifiers.

• Understanding of clinical documentation improvement principles.

• Clear presentation, communication, and coaching skills.

• Ability to analyze coding data and turn findings into practical education.

• Proficiency with electronic health records and coding software.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Since 1984, PPDG has been Serving Heroes by connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities supporting military, federal, and commercial healthcare facilities. We value excellence, integrity, collaboration, and the contributions of every team member.

Ready to use your coding knowledge to educate and support healthcare teams? Submit your application and resume, including your current coding and instructor/CDI credentials.