Inpatient Complex Coder/Full Time/Remote

Henry Ford Health System; Troy (MI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented coding specialist to join their team. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in medical record sciences to analyze and code diagnostic and procedural information, ensuring accurate reimbursement and compliance with established guidelines. Your work will support vital medical research projects and enhance patient care evaluation. If you have a passion for healthcare and a commitment to maintaining high coding standards, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medical Record Sciences or certification in health information.
• Minimum of two years inpatient coding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Review and code diagnostic and procedural information from medical records.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and reimbursement policies.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Coding systems

Pathophysiology understanding

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

Degree in Medical Record Sciences

Certification as RHIT or RHIA

CCS Certified Coding Specialist

Job description

Using established coding principles and procedures reviews, analyzes and codes diagnostic and/or procedural information from the patient's medical record for reimbursement/billing purposes. Accurately abstracts information from the medical 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 ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Degree in Medical Record Sciences or successful completion of a certification program with certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Administrator (RHIA), CCS Certified Coding Specialist or RHIT, RHIA certification eligibility.
• If RHIT, RHIA or CCS eligible, certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment and a signed statement attesting to this agreement must be obtained upon hire.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.
• Minimum of two years inpatient coding experience or equivalent is required, with additional experience preferred.

Additional Information

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