Outpatient Complex Coder​/Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology

Outpatient Complex Coder / Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology

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Remote Position:
This position may be performed remotely in accordance with the Remote Coding Program Policy (Medical Record Services Policy 09).

Using established coding principles and procedures, review, analyze, and code diagnostic and/or procedural information from the patient’s medical record for reimbursement/billing purposes. Accurately abstract information from the medical record to compile a patient database that supports medical research, patient care evaluation, and administrative decision‑making. The coding function is a primary source of data in health care, promoting provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and optimized reimbursement while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines, reimbursement policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.

• Identify all diagnostic and operative procedures for coding by thoroughly reviewing the patient’s medical record, including histories, physicals, operative reports, diagnostic testing reports, pathology reports, therapy notes and discharge summary, etc.
• Analyze provider documentation to assign or verify the appropriate Evaluation & Management (E&M) CPT code.
• Verify and/or request documentation to support compliance.
• Assign diagnostic and procedural codes in accordance with coding principles and established guidelines.
• Review and correct coding errors, edits, rejections, and/or disputes.
• Enter charges when appropriate.
• Perform a comprehensive review of the documentation to ensure the presence of all necessary elements, such as patient identification, provider signatures and dates.
• Verify completeness of the medical record within the electronic medical record and report discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Interact with medical staff via physician queries for clarification of documentation.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies and procedures to ensure adherence to honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Additional specialty coding certification required or Bachelor’s Degree required.
• One to two (1‑2) years of 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 of coding experience required.

• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CPC, or CCS certification required.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department:
  Radiology-Administration
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable

Seniority level:
Associate |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Health Care Provider | Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services