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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Coordinator, Coding Training to support the Revenue Operations and Coding department, which focuses on maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of coded clinical data across the organization. The Coordinator, Coding Training plays a key role in facilitating education, auditing, and quality monitoring for coding staff, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and institutional policies. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention.

The Coordinator, Coding Training contributes to this mission by strengthening coding accuracy and compliance, supporting informed clinical and operational decisions. The Coordinator, Coding Training partners with internal teams and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in coding practices and education. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related healthcare field, along with substantial experience in inpatient or outpatient coding and at least two years of coding training experience.

Preferred candidates demonstrate advanced expertise in coding standards, hold a relevant professional certification such as CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA, and bring a strong commitment to continuous education and quality improvement. Work Location: Remote Must be able to attend meetings onsite as needed Why Us. Working in this role at UT MD Anderson allows you to directly impact the accuracy and integrity of clinical data that supports patient care and research.

This position offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration with experienced coding professionals, and engagement in meaningful work that aligns with a nationally recognized mission, while supporting a balanced and flexible work environment. 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 & Service Communicate effectively with inpatient coding team, management, peers, business office, and external customers on coding-related requests Provide supportive feedback to inpatient coders on quality reviews, coding education, and training Respond promptly to internal and external requests for DRG reviews and coding accuracy clarifications Assist leadership and team members with workflow questions and clarification for diagnoses and procedures Development & Innovation Identify educational opportunities through internal and external quality audits to protect data quality and integrity Stay current with coding updates and share knowledge using official coding guidelines, coding clinics, and institutional resources Participate in continuing education, seminars, coding rounds, and other professional development activities Provide feedback on documentation challenges and coding compliance concerns Contribute insights for updates to coding clinic guidance and official coding standards Quality, Audit & Training Develop and deliver training for novice, intermediate, and advanced coding staff Monitor and evaluate coded data quality to ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements Recommend coding changes based on internal and external quality review findings Provide accurate recommendations for DRG assignment using ICD-10-CM, PCS, APR-MS DRG, and POA Conduct reviews on mortality and PSI accounts using medical record documentation and established methodologies Compliance & Standards Ensure adherence to CMS rules and regulations for coding accuracy and compliance Apply Vizient risk model methodology and AHRQ specifications during audits Utilize EPIC and coding resources effectively to support accurate coding practices Uphold AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and HIPAA compliance requirements Team Collaboration & Support Participate in team and departmental meetings with professional and constructive input Collaborate with peers and leadership to improve coding practices and workflows Support coding staff through education, feedback, and knowledge sharing Perform additional coding-related duties within scope as assigned 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 Additional Information Requisition ID: 181071 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 116,500 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Remote (within Texas only) Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No #LI-Remote Apply