Job ID: 56291
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: TheDescription:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
General Purpose of Job:
The Coding Specialist provides procedure and diagnostic coding based on documentation in the patient medical record The Coding Specialist will be responsible for coding daily activities to facilitate the revenue cycle process.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Diagnostic and procedure coding of provider services according to established guidelines.
- Correlate diagnoses, procedures and modifiers with the medical billing system based on provider documentation.
- Assist with maintaining an effective system for coding and charge processing.
- Continued medical coding and billing education to remain current with coding changes.
- Assist with developing and maintaining policies/procedures for coding processes.
- Work with other team members, providers, insurance carriers and others to resolve coding issues for appropriate documentation and reimbursement.
- Work with all team members to achieve account receivable goals.
- Responsible for knowledge and use of coding software and all other applicable research tools.
- May provide training as directed.
- Other projects as assigned.
Job Requirements
University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Job Family
Requirements:
| Shift | Days |
| Degree Type / Education Level | High School / GED |
| Status | Full-time |
| Facility | Sparrow Hospital |
| Experience Level | New Grad |
