Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Facility Coder to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately reviewing and resolving edits, entering facility ancillary charges with standardized medical codes using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems. The Facility Coder plays a crucial role in ensuring that our facility charging is precise and in compliance with regulatory standards. This position demands a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of medical terminology, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality and data integrity. The Facility Coder will work closely with coders, medical staff, and billing departments to streamline the facility edits and charging processes and to ensure timely resolution of facility charges hitting various CCI bundling and CPT edits for diagnoses issues to optimize timely reimbursement for services.
Mission Statement
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.
Responsibilities*
- Accurately resolve facility edits for procedures and diagnoses using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
- Review and interpret clinical documentation to ensure appropriate code selection.
- Collaborate with medical coder compliance specialists, coders, billers, and medical staff for clarification and to ensure completeness of coding information.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Assist in auditing and reviewing patient records for accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure prompt and timely resolution of facility edits including surgical procedures performed in addition to all other facility charges for billing and reimbursement purposes.
- Handle confidential patient information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
- Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with the evolving coding standards and medical practices.
Required Qualifications*
- Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Outpatient Coder, or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Registered Health Information technician (RHIT), or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and surgical procedures.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of facility coding and charging experience in a hospital setting.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) and coding software.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and data security.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, treatment methods, patient care assessment, data collection techniques, and coding classification systems.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Hybrid - the work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership
Background Screening
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.
Application Deadline
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.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
