Outpatient Professional Coder/Full Time/Remote

Davita Inc.; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services company is seeking a Health Information Technician to review, analyze, and code patient medical records for billing purposes. The role involves ensuring data accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations, critically supporting patient care and administrative decisions. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and a strong understanding of medical terminology and coding systems.

Qualifications

• Certification as RHIT, CPC, or CCS required.
• Six months coding experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge in pathophysiology and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Review and code diagnostic and procedural info from medical records.
• Abstract information for patient databases supporting research projects.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and reimbursement policies.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy

Medical terminology

Coding systems

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Some college in Accounting, Business, Healthcare

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.


• 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: Emergency Svcs Coding


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable