Outpatient Coding Pro — RHIA/CCS

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

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an experienced Health Information Management coder to review outpatient documentation and assign ICD-10-CM codes for billing, reporting and compliance. Under supervision, you will ensure accurate coding per official guidelines and collaborate with clinicians.

Ideal candidates hold RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC credentials, associate degree or higher, and strong knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent training required (two years’ on‑the‑job healthcare office experience).
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC certification required.
• Advanced understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Designates codes for diagnosis, treatments, and procedures per outpatient guidelines.
• Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes using appropriate coding principles.
• Adheres to AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines.
• Consults with HIM team lead for mentoring on complex files.
• Collaborates with Outpatient Utilization Review Specialists for complex cases.
• Reviews records with providers for clarification before code assignment.
• Provides training to health information staff and students as assigned.
• Reports deficiencies and ensures timely record completion.
• Performs chart audits and ensures accreditation readiness.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree or equivalent training

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an experienced Health Information Management coder to review outpatient documentation and assign ICD-10-CM codes for billing, reporting and compliance. Under supervision, you will ensure accurate coding per official guidelines and collaborate with clinicians.

Ideal candidates hold RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC credentials, associate degree or higher, and strong knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, and Microsoft Office.