Outpatient Complex Coder - Surgical

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Troy (MI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health offers a fully remote Outpatient Complex Coder position based in Detroit. You will code diagnostic and procedural data from patient records to support billing, research, patient care evaluation, and administrative decision-making.

The role requires RHIT/CPC/CCS certification or five years of coding experience, along with a minimum of two years coding experience. You will ensure compliance with coding guidelines and contribute to accurate reimbursement while supporting a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Specialty coding certification or five (5) years of coding experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of coding experience.
• Certification as RHIT, CPC, or CCS.
• Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and code diagnostic and procedural information from patient medical records for billing and reimbursement purposes.
• Abstract and compile accurate patient data to support medical research, patient care evaluation, and administrative decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, third-party reimbursement policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Promote accurate database information and optimize reimbursement through precise coding practices.

Skills

Coding experience

Medical terminology

Regulatory/compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RHIT/CPC/CCS certification

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

This position is fully remote

Role Overview

As an Outpatient Complex Coder, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and compliant coding of diagnostic and procedural information from patient medical records. Your work directly impacts reimbursement, patient care evaluation, and administrative decision-making, supporting both healthcare providers and patients across our system.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Review, analyze, and code diagnostic and procedural information from patient medical records for billing and reimbursement purposes.
• Abstract and compile accurate patient data to support medical research, patient care evaluation, and administrative decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, third-party reimbursement policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Promote accurate database information and optimize reimbursement through precise coding practices.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Additional specialty coding certification or five (5) years of coding experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of coding experience.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CPC, or CCS.
• Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two (1-2) years of college or additional coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, or Medical Record Sciences.
• Specialty coding experience.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, you¿ll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.