CBO Coding Specialist/Full Time/ Remote Michigan Residents

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a CBO Coding Specialist to join their team remotely. This role involves reviewing and validating diagnostic codes, ensuring reimbursement accuracy, and supporting data compilation for patient care evaluation. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of medical coding systems and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Billing or coding experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and validates diagnostic and procedural codes for reimbursement.
• Abstracts information from electronic health records for databases.
• Ensures compliance with coding guidelines and reimbursement policies.

Skills

Strong knowledge of anatomy

Effective communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in ICD-10 CM coding

Proficient in CPT coding

Proficient in HCPCS coding

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Certification as RHIT, CPC, CCS, CCP, or CCA

Some college coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, or Medical Record Sciences

Job description

CBO Coding Specialist/Full Time/ Remote Michigan Residents

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Job Summary

Under established coding principles and procedures, reviews, analyzes, and validates diagnostic and procedural codes applied by front-end coding and clinical teams for reimbursement and billing purposes. The CBO Coding Certified Specialist accurately abstracts information from electronic health records to compile patient databases supporting medical research, patient care evaluation, and administrative decision-making. The coding function is a primary source of data used in healthcare, promoting provider/patient continuity, database accuracy, and reimbursement optimization. It also ensures compliance with coding guidelines, reimbursement policies, and regulations.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Billing or coding experience preferred.
• Some college coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, or Medical Record Sciences preferred.
• Prior experience in healthcare revenue cycle preferred.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.
• Six (6) months prior coding experience preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Proficient in ICD-10 CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.

Certifications/Licenses Required

• Certification as RHIT, CPC, CCS, CCP, or CCA required or eligibility.

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services
• Department: CBO Coding PB
• Shift: Day
• Union Code: Not Applicable

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare, Insurance, Wellness and Fitness Services

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