Outpatient Surgical Coder – RHIT/CPC Eligible

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an Outpatient Professional Coder for the Surgical area in Detroit. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and RHIT, CPC, CCS or equivalent certification eligibility; six months of coding experience preferred but not required.

The coder will review patient records, code diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines. Located in Detroit, Henry Ford Health offers a comprehensive health system with broad ambulatory

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college 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 prior coding experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Use established coding principles to review and code diagnostic and procedural information from the patient’s medical record for reimbursement/billing.
• Accurately abstract information from the medical record to support a patient database for research, care evaluation, and administrative decision making.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, third-party policies, regulations, and accreditation guidelines.

Skills

Medical coding knowledge

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Some college coursework (Accounting/Business/Healthcare Admin/Medical Records)

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking an Outpatient Professional Coder for the Surgical area in Detroit. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and RHIT, CPC, CCS or equivalent certification eligibility; six months of coding experience preferred but not required.

The coder will review patient records, code diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines. Located in Detroit, Henry Ford Health offers a comprehensive health system with broad ambulatory