HCC Risk Professional Coder Full-Time (80 hours per pay period)

Bronson Healthcare; Bronson Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare seeks an HCC Risk Professional Coder to perform detailed review of provider documentation and code selection for surgically complex cases. This full-time role supports insurance authorization and accurate billing for neurosurgery and cardiothoracic procedures.

The ideal candidate has a GED or high school diploma, 12–18 months coding experience, and certification within 12 months. Strong medical terminology and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 12–18 months coding experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Certified Coding Credential required within 12 months of hire (e.g., CPC/COC/CCS/CCS-P/RHIA/RHIT).
• Working knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding with emphasis on specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed review of provider documentation/dictation for validation of appropriate codes selected for surgically complex cases (e.g., Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery).
• Perform research on code selection.
• Review work queues and/or post charges into Practice Management System for provider hospital and office billing, and complex surgery cases, validating documentation with correct dates of service and confirming selection of appropriate billing codes.

Skills

Strong medical terminology

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Databases

Practice Management System

Job description

Love Where You Work!Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.LocationBHG Bronson Healthcare GroupTitleHCC Risk Professional Coder Full-Time (80 hours per pay period)The Professional Coder performs detailed review of provider documentation/dictation and performs research on code selection for validation of appropriate codes selected for surgically complex cases (e.g., Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery). Provides codes for surgical cases for insurance authorization. Reviews work queues and/or posts charges into Practice Management System for provider hospital and office billing and complex surgical cases (e.g. Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery). Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required12-18 months coding experience in a health care setting preferredAs of 5/22/2026, Certified Coding Credential required through the AAPC or AHIUMA (CPC, COC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT, Etc.) required within 12 months of hire.• Must have working knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding with emphasis on area of specialty working in• Strong medical terminology• Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, databases, and other software relevant to the job• Requires excellent communication skills and positive customer relations orientation• Must have excellent communication skills (orally, face to face and/or by telephone, and in writing) and a positive customer relations orientation• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate effective problem-solvingWork which produces very high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g. CRT work between 70 and 90 percent of the time, and work involving extremely close tolerances and considerable hand/eye coordination for sustained periods of time.The job produces some physical demands. Typical of jobs that include regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light weight objects.• Perform detailed review of provider documentation/dictation for validation of appropriate codes selected for surgically complex cases (e.g., Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery).• Perform research on code selection.• Reviews work queues and/or post charges into Practice Management System for provider hospital and office billing, and complex surgery cases, validating documentation with correct dates of service and confirming selection of appropriate billing codes.• Provide codes for surgical cases for insurance authorization.• Run reports (e.g., Charge Summary) as necessary for physician review and CBO.• Maintain necessary spreadsheets tracking authorizations and surgical case/procedures.• Communicates in a positive persuasive manner with physician on rationale for selected codes.• Relays messages to providers.• General clerical duties including internal/external correspondence and answering telephones.• Completes required forms or letters as necessary.• Performs other duties as may be assigned.ShiftFirst ShiftTime TypeFull timeScheduled Weekly Hours40Cost Center9177 Bronson Network LLC (BHG)Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal DisclaimerBronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies (\"Recruiters\") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.