What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator Professional Coding Quality/Education Full Time Hybrid position at Henry Ford Health System?
This position is primarily remote but will have on-site requirements to support provider education requests.
Directly coordinates, oversees and controls the flow of medical record coded information required of the hospital and ambulatory sites for billing/reimbursement purposes. The Coding Coordinator of Quality & Education is responsible for the completeness, accuracy, quality and timely submission of all medical data and supporting documentation for inpatient discharges and outpatient encounters. Acts as the departmental liaison to the activities in the coding reimbursement process. Assesses, designs and evaluates educational programs and processes that are aimed at improving the quality of documentation practices for Henry Ford Health System. Serves as an educational resource for providers and/or coding staff relating to coding and documentation.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or Medical Record Sciences, preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of coding experience required.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.
- At least five (5) years of specialty coding experience, preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Certification in at least one of the following: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or RHIT Certification eligibility, CPC, CPC-A, CCS, CCP, CCA, COC, or ICD-10 Trainer certification.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
