Outpatient Complex Coder/Full Time/Remote

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a skilled medical coder to review and code diagnostic information for billing purposes. The role requires a strong understanding of medical terminology and coding systems, along with relevant certifications. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate patient records and optimizing reimbursement processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years coding experience required.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CPC, or CCS certification required.
• Specialty coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic and procedural information.
• Ensures compliance with coding guidelines and reimbursement policies.
• Abstracts information for patient database compilation.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of coding systems

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Specialty coding certification

One to two years college coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, or Medical Record Sciences

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. Additional specialty coding certification required or ten (10) years coding experience.


• One to two (1-2) years college or additional coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or Medical Record Sciences preferred. Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.


• Minimum of two (2) years coding experience required.


• Specialty coding experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CPC, or CCS certification required.

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services


• Department: Inpatient Prof Coding


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable