Inpatient Complex Trauma Coder/Full Time/Remote

Henry Ford Health System; Troy (MI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system is seeking a Health Information Technician for their inpatient coding department. The role involves coding diagnostic and procedural information to optimize reimbursements and ensure data compliance. Candidates should have a medical record sciences degree or equivalent certification, along with coding experience for effective contributions in improving patient care and administrative decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medical Record Sciences or certification (RHIT/RHIA/CCS).
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology required.
• Minimum 2 years inpatient coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and code diagnostic information from medical records.
• Abstract information for patient database used in research and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and reimbursement policies.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Coding Systems

Education

Degree in Medical Record Sciences

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certification

Registered Health Administrator (RHIA) Certification

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