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Coding Education Specialist

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Aug 07, 2025
The Coding Education Specialist is a system-wide educator and coach who translates complex coding rules into practical guidance for professional & facility coders, physicians, APPs, clinical documentation teams, and Revenue Cycle Operations (RCO) partners across Mass General Brigham. By combining data-driven analytics with adult-learning best practices, the specialist designs and delivers multi-modal education (live, virtual, and self-paced) that improves coding accuracy, elevates documentation quality, reduces denials, and supports strategic initiatives such as new-technology rollouts and AI-readiness. The role serves as a liaison among Coding QA, Compliance, Clinical Departments, and Operational Leadership to ensure education remains timely, collaborative, and measurable Essential Functions: -Continuously refresh our coding curriculum with the latest CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS rules and payer guidance, keeping all materials aligned to MGB policy and industry best practice. -Lead live, virtual, and on-demand training for coders and revenue-cycle (RCO) partners-covering code sets, compliance, and documentation excellence. -Build interactive e-learning modules using modern authoring tools so staff can learn anytime, anywhere. -Coach coders in real time, reviewing charts for accuracy and regulatory compliance. -Partner with RCO partners and clinical teams to strengthen documentation that drives precise, defensible coding. -Run targeted coding audits, deliver actionable feedback, and monitor follow-up improvement. -Maintain an ongoing learning cadence that highlights new regulations, specialty updates, and emerging trends. -Instill ethical coding standards, emphasizing compliance, fraud-prevention, and professional integrity Education Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management preferred, or bachelor's degree Related Field of Study required Experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree Licenses and Credentials One or more credentials are required for this position: CPMA, or CPC, Or RHIA , or RHIT Experience 3+ years' experience coding multi-specialty, required. 2+ years in coding quality (auditing and/or reviewing), or coding education strongly preferred. Intermediate experience in Microsoft 365 products, preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Instructional Expertise - Energizes adult learners by translating complex coding rules into clear, engaging lessons and flexing delivery methods to suit visual, auditory, and hands-on learning styles. Regulatory Mastery - Holds comprehensive knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, payer policy, and CMS/OIG compliance requirements, ensuring all education aligns with current industry standards. Exceptional Communicator - Crafts concise written resources (tip sheets, SOPs) and delivers dynamic in-person or virtual presentations that resonate with coders, clinicians, and revenue-cycle teams alike. Data-Driven Decisions- Leverages audit and denial metrics to spot skill gaps, design targeted interventions, and quantify training impact on accuracy. Decisive, Evidence-Based Judgment - synthesizes information, guidelines, and stakeholder input to make sound training and coding decisions that balance compliance, efficiency, and ROI. Collaborative Partner - Builds strong working relationships with coders, QA, CDI, compliance, and operational leaders to advance shared goals and sustain continuous improvement. Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.