Coordinator-Inpatient Coding Quality/Education -Full Time/Remote

Henry Ford Health; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Troy, Michigan is seeking a Coding Coordinator of Quality & Education to manage the flow of coded medical information for billing and reimbursement. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy and completeness of medical data and acting as a liaison within the coding reimbursement process. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree in Medical Record Sciences and at least five years of inpatient coding experience. The position is a day job within the Inpatient Coding department.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Minimum of five years inpatient coding experience.
• Experience in Level 1 trauma facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee medical record coded information flow.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely submission of medical data.
• Design and evaluate educational programs related to documentation practices.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Medical terminology

Coding systems

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Record Sciences

Certification as RHIT or RHIA or CCS

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

• Associate’s degree in Medical Record Sciences with certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Administrator (RHIA) or CCS.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years inpatient coding experience, with additional experience in Level 1 trauma facility preferred.

Additional Information

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