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Job Summary

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

 

Qualifications

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.

 

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

$62,400.00 - $90,750.40/Annual

 

Grade

6

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

EEO Statement:

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 (857)-282-7642.

 

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.