Under the direction of the Coding Supervisor and Manager, the Coder for Hospital Services is responsible for accurately coding outpatient conditions and procedures. The coder reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data for billing, internal and external reporting, and research, ensuring all codes are appropriately applied per the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
When applicable, the coder is responsible for accurately and completely capturing charges for hospital services by reviewing clinical documentation. This data is used for revenue processing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance in accordance with CPT guidelines.
Shift: Days
FTE status: 1
On-call: No
Weekends: No
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, or other professional HIM coding certificate
- Member of AHIMA/AAPC in good standing with paid dues and required continuing education
- Minimum of 1 year recent facility coding experience
- One year ambulatory surgery/OBV experience required
- Coding software and basic computer software experience, including Microsoft Office
- Previous experience with computer-assisted encoder
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Ability to contribute to team efforts
- Typing speed of 40 WPM or better
Location
Michigan, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago