Outpatient Professional Coder/Full Time/Remote

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is hiring an Outpatient Professional Coder for a full-time remote position in Detroit. The role involves diagnosing and procedural coding to ensure accurate billing and compliance with regulations. Candidates should hold at least a high school diploma and relevant certifications, with a preference for those having additional coursework in healthcare fields.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required.
• Six months coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and codes diagnostic and procedural information from patient records.
• Ensures compliance with coding guidelines and reimbursement policies.

Skills

Knowledge of anatomy

Medical terminology

Coding systems

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Additional coursework in Accounting or Medical Record Sciences

Job description

Outpatient Professional Coder/Full Time/Remote

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services

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