Coding Specialist/Full Time/Michigan Residents

Henry Ford Health System; Troy (MI); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Michigan seeks a Coding Specialist to review and validate diagnostic codes for billing purposes. Candidates should have a high school diploma and certifications related to health information. Ideal candidates possess strong organizational skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and ability to work independently. This position allows for remote work.

Qualifications

• Must have thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.
• Proficient in ICD-10 CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and validate diagnostic and procedural codes.
• Abstract information from electronic health records.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Proficient in medical terminology

Knowledge of coding systems

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Some college coursework in relevant fields

Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or similar

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under established coding principles and procedures reviews, analyzes, and validates the diagnostic and/or procedural codes applied from front-end coding and clinical teams for reimbursement and billing purposes. The CBO Coding Certified Specialist accurately abstracts information from the electronic health record for compilation of a patient database, which supports medical research projects, patient care evaluation, and administrative decision making related to patient care. The coding function is considered a primary source for data and information used in health care today, and promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize reimbursement. The coding function also ensure compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, and regulation and accreditation guidelines.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Billing or coding experience preferred.
• Some college or additional coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or Medical Record Sciences preferred.
• Prior experience in a healthcare revenue cycle position preferred.
• Must have through 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 required to effectively prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisor, and manager.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Proficient in ICD-10 CM, CPT and HCPCS coding.
• Able to recognize patterns and trends and escalate to supervisors to support root-cause analysis.
• Able to assist other team members.
• Supports the standards set forth in the HFHS Code of Conduct by adhering to legal and ethical guidelines.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), RHIT Certification eligibility, or CPC, CPC-A, CCS, CCP or CCA certification required.

Additional Information

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