Under the direction of the Coding Supervisor and Manager, the Coder for Hospital Services is responsible for accurately coding outpatient conditions and procedures.
The role reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data for billing, internal and external reporting, and research, ensuring all codes are applied according to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
When applicable, the coder accurately and completely captures charges for hospital services by reviewing clinical documentation. This data supports revenue processing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance in accordance with CPT guidelines.
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
- Minimum 1 year of recent facility coding experience
- Coding software and basic computer software experience, including Microsoft Office
- Previous experience with a computer-assisted encoder
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Ability to contribute to team efforts
- Typing speed of 40 WPM or better
Additional experience
- One year of ambulatory surgery/OBV experience required
Key responsibilities
- Code hospital-based diagnoses, treatments, and procedures using appropriate classification systems
- Maintain 95% coding accuracy and productivity standards
- Ensure supporting documentation is provided and initiate the coding query process as needed
- Enter and/or validate hospital department charges within required timeframes
- Maintain continuing education credits for compliance and credential requirements
- Protect patient privacy and confidentiality
- Participate in departmental quality standards
Location
Michigan, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago