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Job description
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 and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
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. 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:
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 .
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