*Coordinator-Anesthesia Coding Quality/Education/Full Time/Remote

Henry Ford Health System; Grand Blanc (MI); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Michigan is seeking a Coding Coordinator who will oversee the flow of medical record coded information. This role involves ensuring accuracy in billing/reimbursement and improving the quality of documentation practices. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant degree, or extensive coding experience. A coding certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Five years of coding experience preferred.
• Ability to design educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the flow of medical record coded information.
• Ensure accuracy in billing and reimbursement processes.
• Act as liaison for coding reimbursement activities.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy

Medical terminology

Coding systems

Quality assessment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Healthcare

Specialty coding certification

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Directly coordinates, oversees and controls the flow of medical record coded information required of the hospital and ambulatory sites for billing/reimbursement purposes. The Coding Coordinator of Quality & Education is responsible for the completeness, accuracy, quality and timely submission of all medical data and supporting documentation for inpatient discharges and outpatient encounters. Acts as the departmental liaison to the activities in the coding reimbursement process. Assesses, designs and evaluates educational programs and processes that are aimed at improving the quality of documentation practices for Henry Ford Health System. Serves as an educational resource for providers and/or coding staff relating to coding and documentation.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.


• Associates Degree in Healthcare related field,


• Medical Records Sciences, or Business/Healthcare administration or five (5) years coding experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.


• Additional specialty coding certification or two (2) years of specialty coding experience required.


• Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.


• Five (5) years of specialty coding experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Certification in at least one of the following: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or RHIT Certification eligibility,CPC, CPC-A, CCS, CCP, CCA, COC.

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services


• Department: Procedural Coding


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable