Operationalizing Coding Accountability with the MOCHA Framework

Course Description

Coding accuracy is at the heart of healthcare reimbursement, compliance, and operational integrity. Yet many organizations face a common challenge that often goes unaddressed—unclear roles and responsibilities within coding workflows. When accountability is not well defined, even experienced teams can encounter delays, inconsistencies, and increased audit risk.

This session introduces the MOCHA framework as a practical approach to bring clarity and structure to coding operations. Participants will explore how clearly defining roles such as Manager, Owner, Consultant, Helper, and Approver can improve communication, strengthen decision-making, and support more consistent coding practices.

Through real-world examples and practical insights, attendees will learn how to reduce operational ambiguity, improve collaboration between coding, compliance, and provider teams, and build workflows that support audit readiness. Whether you are leading a team or working within coding operations, this session offers meaningful strategies to strengthen accountability, improve accuracy, and support long-term revenue cycle success.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand how unclear roles contribute to coding errors and compliance risks.
• Define each role within the MOCHA framework and its purpose.
• Apply the MOCHA model to real-world coding workflows.
• Improve communication between coding, compliance, and clinical teams.
• Identify gaps in accountability that impact coding accuracy.
• Implement structured workflows that support consistent coding practices.
• Strengthen audit readiness through clear operational governance.
• Build a culture of accountability within coding and revenue cycle teams.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• The role of coding in compliance and reimbursement.
• Common challenges caused by unclear operational roles.
• Introduction to the MOCHA framework.
• Detailed breakdown of Manager, Owner, Consultant, Helper, and Approver roles.
• Applying MOCHA to coding and documentation workflows.
• Real-world scenarios and decision-making pathways.
• Collaboration between coding, CDI, and compliance teams.
• Strategies to reduce audit risk and improve oversight.
• Establishing clear communication and escalation pathways.
• Building sustainable, accountable coding operations.

Recommended participants:

• Coding Managers
• Coding Auditors
• Medical Coders
• Compliance Officers
• CDI Specialists
• Revenue Cycle Managers
• Revenue Cycle Analysts
• Healthcare Administrators
• HIM Professionals
• Quality/Audit Staff
• Physician Advisors
• Revenue Cycle Consultants

About the Presenter

Jacinta Davis, BSHM, CCMA, CPC, CPB, RCMS Licensed AAPC Approved Instructor and Owner of JM Healthcare Solutions, Jacinta Davis brings extensive experience in healthcare revenue cycle management, coding, and compliance. She specializes in training professionals to optimize claim workflows, prevent errors, and improve financial performance. Jacinta is known for her practical, engaging teaching style and her ability to turn complex processes into actionable strategies that deliver measurable results for healthcare organizations.

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