Outpatient Professional Coder - Surgical

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an Outpatient Professional Coder - Surgical for a full-time role. You will code diagnostic and procedural data from patient records for reimbursement and research. Requires High School diploma or GED.

RHIT eligibility or CPC/CPC-A/CCS/CCP/CCA certification is required; some college in healthcare or medical records is preferred. Six months coding experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college or coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or Medical Record Sciences preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.
• Six (6) months coding experience preferred, but not required.
• RHIT, RHIT certification eligibility, or CPC/CPC-A/CCS/CCP/CCA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnostic and procedural information from patient medical records for reimbursement and data accuracy.
• Abstract information for a patient database to support medical research, patient care evaluation, and administrative decisions.
• Ensure compliance with established coding guidelines, third-party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Pathophysiology knowledge

Medical terminology

Coding systems knowledge

Education

RHIT certification eligibility

CPC, CPC-A, CCS, CCP or CCA certification

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework in Healthcare/Medical Records

Job description

Outpatient Professional Coder - Surgical

• Full-time

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.

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

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.