Inpatient Coding Education Specialist, Remote

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

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Job Summary

The Inpatient Coding Education & Improvement Specialist supports inpatient coding quality education and continuous improvement. This role reviews coding-quality findings identifies trends and knowledge gaps develops targeted education and collaborates with coding operations DQS CDI leadership vendors and other stakeholders to improve coding accuracy and consistency.

Key Job Functions

Review coding-quality findings requests accounts and recommendations for accuracy.
Analyze trends root causes coding risks and education opportunities.
Develop and deliver targeted inpatient coding education.
Support coder onboarding feedback and development.
Maintain coding guidance educational resources and review documentation.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on coding-quality issues.
Escalate complex or cross-functional issues when appropriate.
Support continuous improvement across coding quality workflows.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelors Degree Health Information Management preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

• RHIA/RHIT or CCS
  Experience

• Experience in inpatient facility coding coding quality review auditing or coding education.
• Experience reviewing DRG-related issues diagnosis/procedure coding concerns query-related items and quality-impact findings.
• Experience developing education tip sheets or other coding resources preferred.
• Experience working with coding operations DQS/quality teams CDI compliance or leadership preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of inpatient coding guidelines MS-DRG/APR-DRG methodology documentation requirements and coding-quality principles.
• Ability to evaluate coding findings and apply coding guidance accurately.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends risks and improvement opportunities.
• Ability to communicate coding concepts clearly through education and feedback.
• Strong organization follow-through collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Remote

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$63648.00 - $92570.40/Annual

Grade

6

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EEO Statement:

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Required Experience:

IC