Outpatient Professional Coder - Full time - Detroit

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a medical coder to review and code diagnostic and procedural information from patient records for reimbursement and data quality. You will abstract data for research, patient care evaluation, and administrative decisions, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and payer policies.

The role requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and coding systems, with RHIT or CPC certification (or eligibility) preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes and medical terminology.
• Certification as RHIT, RHIT eligibility, or CPC/CPC-A/CCS/CCP/CCA is required.
• Six months of coding experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies diagnostic and operative procedures for coding by reviewing the patient’s medical record.
• Analyzes provider documentation to assign or verify appropriate E/M CPT codes.
• Verifies and requests documentation to support compliance.
• Assigns diagnostic and procedural codes using encoder software and established guidelines.
• Reviews charges and assigns appropriate facility E/M level.
• Reviews and corrects coding errors, edits, rejections and disputes.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and organizational policies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Medical coding

Anatomy & physiology

Documentation review

CPT/ICD-9-CM coding

Encoder software

Education

High School Diploma

Some college in Healthcare Admin

Tools

Encoder software

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.

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.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Identifies all diagnostic and operative procedures for coding by thoroughly reviewing the patient’s medical record.
• May analyze provider documentation to assign or verify the appropriate Evaluation & Management (E&M) CPT code.
• Verifies and/or requests documentation to support compliance.
• Assigns diagnostic and procedural codes in accordance with coding principals and established guidelines, utilizing encoder software.
• Reviews charges, assign charges and assigns appropriate facility E/M level, when applicable.
• Utilizes technical coding principals and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnoses and ICD-9-CM/CPT procedures.
• Verifies completeness of medical record within electronic medical record, reporting any discrepancies to supervisor.
• Interacts with medical staff for clarification of documentation.
• May review daily system-generated error reports to correct or complete missing data elements.
• May review and correct coding errors, edits, rejections and/or disputes.
• If participating in the remote coding program, required to adhere to the Remote Coding Program Policy (Medical Record Services Policy 09).
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior
• Performs other related duties as required

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Some 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. Six (6) months prior coding experience preferred, but not required.

Certifications/Licensures Required

Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), RHIT Certification eligibility, or CPC, CPC-A, CCS, CCP or CCA certification required.

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy

Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
• Department: Ophthalmology
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable