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Coding Training Coordinator
The Coordinator, Coding Training plays a critical role within the Revenue and Operations Coding Department by supporting outpatient coding accuracy, education, and compliance through structured training and auditing initiatives. The Coordinator, Coding Training partners closely with coding professionals, leadership, and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality coded data that aligns with institutional standards and regulatory requirements.
As part of MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Coding Training Coordinator contributes to an organization recognized for excellence in cancer care, research, education, and prevention. MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Coding Training Coordinator supports this mission by strengthening coding quality, compliance, and continuous learning across outpatient coding functions.
The ideal candidate for the Coordinator, Coding Training role meets the education, work experience, and licensure or certification requirements outlined below and brings a strong foundation in outpatient coding, training delivery, and audit support, with the ability to communicate effectively, apply official coding guidance, and support continuous improvement in coding quality and compliance.
Typical Work Schedule: Flexible start times from 6am - 8am for a total of 40 hours per week. ( Monday - Friday)
Work Location: Remote - Must be able to come onsite as needed.
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to directly support MD Anderson’s mission by ensuring coding excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous education that strengthens patient care and institutional integrity. The Coordinator, Coding Training role provides meaningful collaboration, professional growth through exposure to complex coding standards, and the flexibility of a remote work environment that supports work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
People and Service
• Communicate effectively with outpatient coding team members, management, peers, business office staff, and external customers regarding coding-related requests
• Provide supportive and constructive feedback to management and outpatient coders related to quality reviews, coding education, and training initiatives
• Stay current with coding updates and proactively share knowledge using official coding guidelines, coding clinics, and other authoritative resources
• Respond promptly to internal and external reviews requiring clarification of LCD, NCD, NCCI edits, or other coding accuracy inquiries
Development and Innovation
• Assist leadership, peers, and coders by answering questions related to coding workflows and clarification of diagnoses and procedures
• Identify educational opportunities through internal and external quality audits to protect data quality and integrity
• Develop and deliver training and education tailored to novice, intermediate, and advanced coding staff with varied learning styles
Quality, Audit, and Training
• Design and produce effective training and audit materials to support outpatient coding functions
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of coded data in accordance with institutional, departmental, and compliance standards
• Maintain high standards of coding quality when recommending changes during internal and external quality reviews
• Provide accurate coding recommendations using ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT-4 based on medical record documentation and official coding guidelines
• Apply appropriate modifiers and Evaluation and Management CPT coding in accordance with LCD, NCD, and NCCI methodologies
• Utilize EPIC, CodeRyte, CodeAssist, and coding books to support accurate coding practices
• Comply with ethical coding standards established by AHIMA, AAPC, AHA, AMA, and regulatory agencies including CMS and WHO
• Perform additional coding-related functions within scope of responsibility as requested
EDUCATION
- Required: Associate's Degree Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related healthcare field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 5 years Experience in inpatient/outpatient coding to include two years of coding training. or
- Required: 3 years Coding experience to include two years of coding training experience with preferred degree.
- May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: CPC - Certified Professional Coder American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon Hire or
- Required: COC - Certified Outpatient Coding American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon Hire or
- Required: CCS-P - Clinical Coding Spec-Prof American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire or
- Required: CCS-Certified Coding Specialist American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire or
- Required: RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire or
- Required: RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon Hire
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
