Outpatient Professional Coder/Full Time/Remote

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Detroit is seeking a Coding Technician to review and analyze medical records for billing purposes. The role involves ensuring accurate data abstraction and compliance with coding guidelines while supporting patient care and medical research projects. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, knowledge of medical terminology, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Some college or additional coursework in a related field preferred.
• Certification as RHIT, CPC, or CCA is required.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts diagnostic information from medical records for data compilation.
• Ensures compliance with coding guidelines and reimbursement policies.
• Supports medical research and patient care evaluation.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy

Knowledge of medical terminology

Understanding of disease processes

Familiarity with coding systems

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

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 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. 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services
• Department: Procedural Coding
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable