CBO Coding Complex Specialist - Revenue Cycle

Henry Ford Health; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a CBO Coding Complex Specialist to review, analyze, and validate diagnostic and procedural codes for reimbursement and research. This role supports accurate patient databases and helps ensure compliant coding practices across the revenue cycle.

You will abstract information from the EHR, monitor coding guidelines, and collaborate with front-end coding and clinical teams to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years coding experience preferred; RHIT/CPC/CCS certifications are desirable.
• Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems required.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate diagnostic and procedural codes for reimbursement and billing.
• Abstract information from the electronic health record to compile databases for research.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, reimbursement policies, and regulatory standards.
• Identify patterns in coding data and escalate issues for root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize coding accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

RHIT

CPC

CCS

Tools

ICD-10 CM

CPT

HCPCS

Job description

Company 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

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 elevate 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

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.