Outpatient Complex Coder/Full Time/Remote

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Michigan seeks a candidate for coding patient medical records for billing purposes. The role demands a high school diploma, requisite coding certifications, and at least two years of coding experience. Compliance with coding guidelines is essential, and familiarity with anatomy and medical terminology is a must. This position supports healthcare administration and research endeavors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Certification as RHIT, CPC, or CCS required.
• Minimum two years of coding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic information from patient records.
• Abstracts information to support medical research and patient care evaluation.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy

Knowledge of medical terminology

Coding systems proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Specialty coding certification

Additional coursework in healthcare administration

Job description

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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 five (5) 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