Job Description

Why become an Outpatient Medical Coder at Michigan Medicine?

At Michigan Medicine, our Outpatient Coder's extract and analyze clinical information and translate this into codes to assign the most appropriate CPT code/s, diagnosis code/s and modifiers for research, statistics, financial planning, compliance and marketing to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with CPT rules and guidelines, ICD-10 Professional rules and understanding of Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative. You will exercise independent discernment on determining cases complexity by utilizing clinical knowledge in order to understand the etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic studies, treatment modalities and prognosis of diseases and procedures we code. We offer an excellent training program for new and experienced coders. This includes a 1-on-1 education and feedback from our Medical Coder Compliance Specialists. When training is complete, you will also have a team of Medical Coder Compliance Specialists for assistance to answer questions.

What will you be responsible for?

• You will research complex diagnoses and/or procedures as needed to improve coding knowledge to consistently apply the correct CPT codes and ICD-10-CM codes.
• You will work closely with the Medical Coder Compliance Specialists to query the medical staff appropriately and professionally to obtain accurate documentation necessary to ensure coding compliance and accuracy.
• You will expand job-related knowledge and skills by attending and participating in in-services and staff meetings. This includes staying up to date on coding guidelines and maintaining certification.

• An Associate's degree and registration with the American Health Information Management Association as an registered health information technician (RHIT) or membership with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or registration with the American Health Information Management Association as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• Certification is to be maintained through continuing education.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills and a high level of concentration.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, treatment methods, patient care assessment, data collection techniques, and coding classification systems.
  

• Experience in a major academic medical center and CPT and ICD-10-CM coding
• Excellent computer skills and previous experience with 3M Coding and Reimbursement System

• The position allows for a flexible schedule with work from home.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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