Coder

University of Michigan Health-West (Formally Metro Health) is looking for Coders . Under limited direction of the HIM Director, the Coder for Professional Services is responsible for accurately coding for professional services and procedures. The Coder reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results in order to extract data for billing, internal and external reporting, and research, ensuring all codes are appropriately applied per the ICD-9-CM and/or ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Requirements: - RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS -P, CPC, or other professional HIM coding certificate. - Basic computer software experience. - Effective communication and listening skills. - Ability to contribute to team efforts. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Codes outpatient /ambulatory diagnoses, treatments and procedures by translating physician documentation according to the appropriate classification system for the patient encounter. 2. Validate charges dropped by charge capture are supported by the documentation entered for the encounter. Manually enter charges, as needed. 3. Maintain 98% coding accuracy based on federal regulations. 4. Maintain coding productivity within established standards. 5. Initiate the coding query process as appropriate. 6. Maintain continuing education credits for corporate compliance regulations and credential requirements. 7. Assist physicians and other direct patient care professionals in questions regarding level of detail for diagnostic entries, according to the organization's guidelines. 8. Foster respect for patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality in all phases of the work. 9. Participate in departmental quality standards. 10. Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management. Coder - Profession Services-Days 40 hours/ week