Coding Education Specialist, Remote

Brigham and Women's Hospital•Somerville, MA

38d•Remote

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Responsible for developing, delivering, and managing comprehensive coding education and quality improvement programs for professional and hospital coding staff. This role ensures coders are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to accurately assign medical codes, maintain compliance with national guidelines, and support overall revenue cycle performance. The position collaborates closely with Coding Operations, Quality Assurance, Central Auditing, Group Practice Management, and Revenue Integrity to improve coding accuracy, strengthen documentation practices, and reduce avoidable denials

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management required or bachelor's degree Related Field of Study required
CPC/CPMA
CCS (I/P)
RHIT
RHIA
Coding Experience 2-3 years required
Strong instructional skills, including the ability to engage learners, present complex concepts clearly, and adapt teaching methods to various learning styles.
In-depth understanding of coding guidelines, compliance regulations, and industry standards.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to deliver training content effectively and interact with diverse learners.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate coding accuracy, identify training needs, and measure training effectiveness.
Ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians, coding staff, trainers, managers, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Teaching Experience 1-2 years preferred

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain coding education curriculum based on current CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, payer guidelines, and regulatory updates.
Deliver training through multiple modalities (live sessions, virtual sessions, workshops, on-demand modules, and job aids) to support clinical providers, coders, QA staff, and related stakeholders.
Create and manage e-learning materials using multimedia tools, learning platforms, and adult learning best practices.
Provide individualized coaching and hands-on support to coders to improve coding accuracy, documentation interpretation, and guideline application.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, CDI, and Coding Operations to identify trends, close knowledge gaps, and develop targeted education plans.
Participate in or conduct coding audits; analyze findings; develop corrective education; and track coder progress over time.
Support provider education efforts by identifying documentation improvement needs and partnering with clinical teams to clarify best practices.
Monitor industry changes, regulatory updates, and payer policy changes to proactively adjust training materials and inform coding leadership.
Contribute to reducing avoidable denials by educating staff on documentation, coding accuracy, and compliance requirements.
Promote compliance with coding ethics, organizational standards, and fraud/waste/abuse prevention