Outpatient Complex Coder/Full Time/Remote

Henry Ford Health System; Troy (MI); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented coding specialist to join their team. This role involves reviewing and coding diagnostic and procedural information from patient medical records, ensuring compliance with established coding guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, along with relevant certifications. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to improving patient care and optimizing reimbursement processes in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years coding experience required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and code diagnostic and procedural information from medical records.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and reimbursement policies.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Coding systems knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Specialty coding certification

Bachelor's Degree

Coursework in Accounting or Healthcare Administration

Job description

Using established coding principles and procedures reviews analyzes and codes diagnostic and/or procedural information from the patients 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 Bachelors Degree required.


• 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: Procedural Coding


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable