Hospital Outpatient Coder — ICD-10/CPT Specialist

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West in Michigan seeks a Coder for Hospital Services to accurately code outpatient conditions and procedures by translating physician and nursing documentation into ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes.

The role emphasizes maintaining high coding accuracy, reviewing clinical documentation, and ensuring timely data entry for billing, reporting, and research, while upholding patient privacy and continuing education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC or other HIM coding certificate.
• AHIMA/AAPC membership in good standing.
• Minimum one year of recent facility coding experience.
• Coding software and Microsoft Office proficiency; experience with computer assisted encoder.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Ability to contribute to team efforts.
• Typing 40 WPM or better.

Responsibilities

• Code hospital-based diagnoses, treatments, and procedures from documentation.
• Maintain 95% coding accuracy and productivity within standards.
• Ensure documentation supports hospital services and initiate coding queries as appropriate.
• Enter and validate department charges within required timeframes.
• Maintain continuing education credits for compliance and credential requirements.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in all work phases.
• Participate in departmental quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned and pursue ongoing learning.

Skills

HS diploma

Coding certifications

AHIMA/AAPC membership

Facility coding experience

Coding software proficiency

Microsoft Office

Typing 40 WPM

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Computer assisted encoder

Job description

University of Michigan Health-West in Michigan seeks a Coder for Hospital Services to accurately code outpatient conditions and procedures by translating physician and nursing documentation into ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes.

The role emphasizes maintaining high coding accuracy, reviewing clinical documentation, and ensuring timely data entry for billing, reporting, and research, while upholding patient privacy and continuing education.