Henry Ford Health System
Outpatient Complex Coder/Full Time/Remote
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Job Description
- Req#: 102235
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
- Additional specialty coding certification required or Bachelors Degree required.
- One to two (1-2) years 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.
- Minimum of two (2) years coding experience required.
- Specialty coding experience preferred.
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CPC, or CCS certification required.
- Organization: Corporate Services
- Department: Inpatient Prof Coding
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
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.
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Additional InformationAbout the company
The Henry Ford Health System is a comprehensive, integrated, non-profit health care organization in Metro Detroit.