Outpatient Coder — 30 hrs/wk (HIM)

10 Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking an experienced Health Information Management professional to review outpatient documentation and accurately code conditions and procedures according to ICD-10-CM guidelines. Under the manager of Health Information Management, this role ensures compliant billing, reporting, and regulatory data.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree or equivalent, RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC certifications, and strong anatomy knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent training; two years progressive on-the-job experience in a professional medical office or hospital setting.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC certification.
• Advanced understanding of anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, and record documentation requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Time management to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Familiarity with HIM principles and hospital record coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Designates codes for diagnosis, treatments, and procedures per outpatient classification system.
• Uses ICD-10-CM coding principles and AHIMA guidelines to assign codes.
• Consults with HIM team lead for complex cases and with outpatient utilization review as needed.
• Reviews provider documentation to resolve ambiguities and ensure record completeness.
• Collaborates across departments to support accurate data reporting and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral & written)

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree or equivalent training

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking an experienced Health Information Management professional to review outpatient documentation and accurately code conditions and procedures according to ICD-10-CM guidelines. Under the manager of Health Information Management, this role ensures compliant billing, reporting, and regulatory data.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree or equivalent, RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC certifications, and strong anatomy knowledge.