Inpatient Coding Education Specialist, Remote

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated 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 EEO Statement: 0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. #J-18808-Ljbffr 0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated