Coding Training Coordinator

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

4d • Remote

About The Position

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Coordinator, Coding Training to support the Revenue Operations and Coding department, which focuses on maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of coded clinical data across the organization. The Coordinator, Coding Training plays a key role in facilitating education, auditing, and quality monitoring for coding staff, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and institutional policies. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Coordinator, Coding Training contributes to this mission by strengthening coding accuracy and compliance, supporting informed clinical and operational decisions. The Coordinator, Coding Training partners with internal teams and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in coding practices and education.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field.
• 5 years Experience in inpatient/outpatient coding to include two years of coding training.
• OR 3 years Coding experience to include two years of coding training experience with preferred degree.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
• CPC - Certified Professional Coder American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon Hire
• OR COC - Certified Outpatient Coding American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon Hire
• OR CCS-P - Clinical Coding Spec-Prof American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire
• OR CCS-Certified Coding Specialist American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire
• OR RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire
• OR RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related healthcare field.
• Advanced expertise in coding standards.
• Relevant professional certification such as CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA.
• Strong commitment to continuous education and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with inpatient coding team, management, peers, business office, and external customers on coding-related requests
• Provide supportive feedback to inpatient coders on quality reviews, coding education, and training
• Respond promptly to internal and external requests for DRG reviews and coding accuracy clarifications
• Assist leadership and team members with workflow questions and clarification for diagnoses and procedures
• Identify educational opportunities through internal and external quality audits to protect data quality and integrity
• Stay current with coding updates and share knowledge using official coding guidelines, coding clinics, and institutional resources
• Participate in continuing education, seminars, coding rounds, and other professional development activities
• Provide feedback on documentation challenges and coding compliance concerns
• Contribute insights for updates to coding clinic guidance and official coding standards
• Develop and deliver training for novice, intermediate, and advanced coding staff
• Monitor and evaluate coded data quality to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements
• Recommend coding changes based on internal and external quality review findings
• Provide accurate recommendations for DRG assignment using ICD-10-CM, PCS, APR-MS DRG, and POA
• Conduct reviews on mortality and PSI accounts using medical record documentation and established methodologies
• Ensure adherence to CMS rules and regulations for coding accuracy and compliance
• Apply Vizient risk model methodology and AHRQ specifications during audits
• Utilize EPIC and coding resources effectively to support accurate coding practices
• Uphold AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and HIPAA compliance requirements
• Participate in team and departmental meetings with professional and constructive input
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to improve coding practices and workflows
• Support coding staff through education, feedback, and knowledge sharing
• Perform additional coding-related duties within scope as assigned

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank
• Paid holidays
• Wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
• Voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree