Inpatient Coding Education Specialist, Remote

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated 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. 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 Bachelor's 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 $63,648.00 - $92,570.40/Annual Grade 6 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. 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