Coding Quality Education & Improvement Specialist- Outpatient
Somerville, NJ - USA
Job Summary
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
Summary: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.
Does this position require Patient Care No
Essential Functions:
-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
Bachelors Degree Health Information Management required or bachelors degree Related Field of Study Preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
CCS CPMA RHIA RHIT CPC CHC CPB
Experience
Coding Experience 2-3 years required and Teaching Experience 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$63648.00 - $92570.40/AnnualGrade
6EEO Statement:
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.