Outpatient HIM Specialist: Precision Coder for Patient Care

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

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Outpatient Coder - HIM Specialist to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM codes for billing and regulatory compliance.

Under the Health Information Management manager, you will code outpatient conditions and procedures, consult with the HIM team, and support providers with documentation, chart audits, and training.

Qualifications

• RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC certifications required or preferred.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with HIM principles and coding guidelines in hospital/outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient clinical documentation to assign ICD-10-CM codes.
• Adhere to AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines.
• Consult with HIM team lead on complex cases and with providers for clarification.
• Collaborate with Outpatient Utilization Review and other departments as needed.
• Provide documentation and coding guidance to physicians and staff.
• Assist with chart audits, record completion, and training for new staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Documentation review

Team collaboration

Education

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

CCA

CPC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Outpatient Coder - HIM Specialist to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM codes for billing and regulatory compliance.

Under the Health Information Management manager, you will code outpatient conditions and procedures, consult with the HIM team, and support providers with documentation, chart audits, and training.