CBO Coding Complex Specialist

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a CBO Coding Complex Specialist to review and validate diagnostic and procedural codes for reimbursement and research use. The role is based at One Ford Place, Detroit, within the Corporate Business Office, and requires strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.

You will abstract information from the EHR, ensure compliance with guidelines, and collaborate to optimize coding accuracy and efficiency across teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years coding experience.
• Specialty coding certification or five years coding experience.
• Healthcare revenue cycle experience required.
• RHIT, CPC or CCS certification preferred.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate diagnostic and procedural codes for reimbursement and billing.
• Abstract information from the EHR to compile databases for research and evaluation.
• Ensure coding guideline compliance and regulatory standards.
• Identify patterns in coding data and escalate issues for root-cause analysis.
• Assist team and collaborate to improve coding accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Coding experience

Healthcare revenue cycle

Coding certifications

ICD-10-CM

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Anatomy & physiology

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–2 years college coursework in Accounting/Business/Healthcare Admin/Medical Records

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation\'s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

CBO Coding Complex Specialist - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

CBO Coding Complex Specialist

About the Department

Join our team at One Ford Place, the corporate headquarters of Henry Ford Health, located in the vibrant Detroit New Center. Our Corporate Business Office (CBO) is dedicated to ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices that support patient care, medical research, and administrative decision-making. Working here, you¿ll be part of a dynamic environment that combines downtown energy with accessibility, steps away from Amtrak, the QLINE, and local shops and cafes. Our team is committed to excellence in healthcare revenue cycle management, driving impactful outcomes for our patients and communities.

Role Overview

As a CBO Coding Complex Specialist, you will review, analyze, and validate diagnostic and procedural codes for reimbursement and billing purposes. Your work ensures compliance with coding guidelines, supports medical research, and optimizes revenue. This role is critical in maintaining accurate patient databases and promoting provider/patient continuity, directly impacting the quality of care and operational efficiency at Henry Ford Health.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Review and validate diagnostic and procedural codes applied by front-end coding and clinical teams.
• Abstract information from the electronic health record to compile patient databases for research and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, third-party reimbursement policies, and regulatory standards.
• Identify patterns and trends in coding data and escalates issues to support root-cause analysis.
• Assist team members and collaborate with colleagues to optimize coding accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years coding experience.
• Additional specialty coding certification or five (5) years coding experience.
• Prior experience in a healthcare revenue cycle position.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CPC, or CCS.
• Proficiency in ICD-10 CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, and pharmacology.

Preferred:

• One to two (1-2) years college or additional course work in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, or Medical Record Sciences.
• Specialty coding experience.

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, you¿ll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with dedicated professionals, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.