Michigan Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

Analyzing and coding inpatient medical records, the full-time Michigan Licensed Inpatient Coder will accurately assign ICD10-CM, ICD10-PCS, and CPT-4 codes while meeting productivity standards and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure coding accuracy and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze medical records to determine coding and abstraction needs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines
• Assign and enter appropriate ICD10-CM, ICD10-PCS, and CPT-4 codes based on established standards
• Communicate with physicians and Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists to clarify record information for correct code assignment

Required qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information, or CCS certification with a minimum of 2 years coding experience
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is required
• One to three years' experience using ICD10-CM and ICD10-PCS coding systems
• Demonstrated ability to meet productivity and quality standards