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, research, and regulatory compliance. When applicable, the coder also captures charges for hospital services by reviewing clinical documentation.
Key responsibilities include coding hospital-based diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system, maintaining coding accuracy and productivity standards, ensuring supporting documentation is present, initiating the coding query process when needed, and validating or entering department charges within required timeframes.
- High School Diploma or GED
- RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, or another professional HIM coding certificate
- AHIMA or AAPC membership in good standing
- Minimum 1 year of recent facility coding experience
- Experience with coding software and basic computer software, 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
- Minimum 1 year of coding experience in ambulatory surgery and observation
Location
Michigan, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago