Remote Outpatient Coder: Precision, Compliance & Impact

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an Outpatient Complex Coder to ensure accurate reimbursement and data integrity across patient records. The role emphasizes precise abstracting, coding, and data management for research and care quality initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds RHIT, CPC, or CCS credentials, with two+ years of coding experience and familiarity with anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and coding guidelines. This remote position supports reimbursement accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years of coding experience or additional specialty coding certification.
• 1–2 years college coursework in related fields preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.
• Minimum of two years coding experience required.
• Specialty coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze diagnostic and procedural information from patient records using established coding principles.
• Code complex outpatient cases to support accurate reimbursement and billing processes.
• Abstract and compile patient data for medical research projects and administrative decision-making.
• Maintain adherence to coding guidelines, third-party policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and quality benchmarks.
• Contribute to provider-patient data continuity through reliable data management.
• Aim for optimized reimbursement while preserving coding accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Medical coding

Data accuracy

Education

RHIT certification

CPC certification

CCS certification

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking an Outpatient Complex Coder to ensure accurate reimbursement and data integrity across patient records. The role emphasizes precise abstracting, coding, and data management for research and care quality initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds RHIT, CPC, or CCS credentials, with two+ years of coding experience and familiarity with anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and coding guidelines. This remote position supports reimbursement accuracy and regulatory compliance.