GENERAL SUMMARY:
As the Coordinator of Inpatient Coding Quality & Education, you'll be the driving force behind ensuring accurate, complete, and timely medical record coding across our hospital and ambulatory sites. You'll take ownership of the coding reimbursement process, serving as a trusted departmental liaison while championing quality and compliance. Beyond day-to-day coordination, you'll design and deliver innovative educational programs that elevate documentation practices across Henry Ford Health System, positioning yourself as a go-to expert and mentor for both clinical providers and coding professionals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Orchestrate the flow of coded medical record information across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring seamless coordination for billing and reimbursement accuracy
- Champion data quality by monitoring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all medical documentation and coded submissions for inpatient discharges and outpatient encounters
- Serve as the strategic liaison between coding operations and the broader reimbursement process, driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Design, develop, and evaluate targeted educational programs that strengthen documentation practices and coding quality across the health system
- Mentor and educate clinical providers and coding staff on best practices in coding, documentation, and compliance, fostering a culture of excellence
- Leverage your expertise to identify gaps, implement solutions, and measure the impact of quality improvement efforts
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Associates degree in Medical Record Sciences with certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Administrator (RHIA) or CCS.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.
- Minimum of five (5) years inpatient coding experience, with additional experience in Level 1 trauma facility preferred.
This position is fully remote.
