Outpatient Coding Specialist — RHIA/CCS, Impactful HIM Role

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

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Health Information Management coder to extract data from outpatient records and assign ICD-10-CM codes under AHIMA guidelines. This role supports billing, reporting, research, and regulatory compliance.

Under the HIM manager, you will ensure chart accuracy, collaborate with clinicians, and train staff as needed in a busy outpatient setting. Requires an associate degree and relevant credentials; compensation starts at $20.94 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent training in medical office or hospital setting.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC certification required or preferred.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, terminology and coding.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designates codes for outpatient encounters using ICD-10-CM.
• Assigns accurate codes and adheres to AHIMA guidelines.
• Consults with HIM team for mentoring on complex files.
• Collaborates with providers to clarify documentation for coding.
• Supports chart audits, data quality, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Medical coding

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCA

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Health Information Management coder to extract data from outpatient records and assign ICD-10-CM codes under AHIMA guidelines. This role supports billing, reporting, research, and regulatory compliance.

Under the HIM manager, you will ensure chart accuracy, collaborate with clinicians, and train staff as needed in a busy outpatient setting. Requires an associate degree and relevant credentials; compensation starts at $20.94 per hour.