[Hiring] Coding Quality Education & Improvement Specialist @Mass General Brigham

Role Description

Responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing coding education programs for medical coders and other relevant staff. This role ensures that coding professionals have the knowledge and skills required to accurately assign medical codes, maintain compliance with coding guidelines, and contribute to the revenue cycle management process.

• Design, develop, and update coding education curriculum based on current coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Conduct training sessions, workshops, and webinars for coders and coding-related staff, covering topics such as CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding, compliance, and documentation improvement.
• Create engaging e-learning modules and online courses for remote learning, using multimedia tools and e-learning platforms.
• Provide hands-on guidance to coders, reviewing coding accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinical documentation improvement specialists to educate coders on the importance of accurate and detailed medical documentation for coding.
• Conduct coding audits and provide detailed feedback to coders on areas for improvement, helping them enhance coding accuracy and proficiency.
• Offer ongoing education and learning opportunities to coding staff, keeping them informed about coding advancements and emerging healthcare trends.
• Educate coders on coding compliance regulations, ethics, and fraud and abuse prevention to maintain organizational integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management required or bachelor's degree in Related Field of Study Preferred.
• Can accept experience in lieu of a degree: Yes.
• Licenses and Credentials: CCS, CPMA, RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CHC, CPB.
• Coding Experience: 2-3 years required.
• Teaching Experience: 1-2 years preferred.

Requirements

• Strong instructional skills, including the ability to engage learners, present complex concepts clearly, and adapt teaching methods to various learning styles.
• In-depth understanding of coding guidelines, compliance regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to deliver training content effectively and interact with diverse learners.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate coding accuracy, identify training needs, and measure training effectiveness.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with coding staff, trainers, managers, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

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.