CBO Coding Complex Specialist - Revenue Cycle

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a CBO Coding Complex Specialist to review and validate diagnostic and procedural codes for reimbursement. You will abstract data from the electronic health record to support research and evaluation, ensuring adherence to coding guidelines and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes identifying coding patterns and collaborating with colleagues to improve accuracy and efficiency, contributing to high-quality patient care and revenue cycle outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• RHIT/CPC/CCS certification or five years coding experience required.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate diagnostic and procedural codes for reimbursement and billing.
• Abstract information from the EHR to compile patient databases for research and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, policies, and regulatory standards.
• Identify patterns and trends in coding data; support root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize coding accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

RHIT

CPC

CCS

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS

Anatomy

Physiology

Pharmacology

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college coursework (Accounting, Healthcare Administration)

Job description

CBO Coding Complex Specialist - Revenue Cycle

• Full-time

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.

Our Corporate Business Office (CBO) is dedicated to ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices that support patient care, medical research, and administrative decision-making. 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 escalation issues to support root-cause analysis.
• Assist team members and collaborate with colleagues to optimize coding accuracy and efficiency.

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.

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.