Surgical Coding Risk Specialist (HCC)

Bronson Healthcare; Bronson Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare seeks an HCC Risk Professional Coder to perform detailed review of provider documentation and code selection for surgically complex cases. This full-time role supports insurance authorization and accurate billing for neurosurgery and cardiothoracic procedures.

The ideal candidate has a GED or high school diploma, 12–18 months coding experience, and certification within 12 months. Strong medical terminology and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 12–18 months coding experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Certified Coding Credential required within 12 months of hire (e.g., CPC/COC/CCS/CCS-P/RHIA/RHIT).
• Working knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding with emphasis on specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed review of provider documentation/dictation for validation of appropriate codes selected for surgically complex cases (e.g., Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery).
• Perform research on code selection.
• Review work queues and/or post charges into Practice Management System for provider hospital and office billing, and complex surgery cases, validating documentation with correct dates of service and confirming selection of appropriate billing codes.

Skills

Strong medical terminology

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Databases

Practice Management System

Job description

Bronson Healthcare seeks an HCC Risk Professional Coder to perform detailed review of provider documentation and code selection for surgically complex cases. This full-time role supports insurance authorization and accurate billing for neurosurgery and cardiothoracic procedures.

The ideal candidate has a GED or high school diploma, 12–18 months coding experience, and certification within 12 months. Strong medical terminology and communication skills are essential for success.