About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Medical Coder Outpatient
Position Summary:
Responsible for reviewing outpatient medical records for proper coding assignment.
Position Specifications:
*Background in laboratory billing with a focus on Pathology
*Hybrid/Remote Position
Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:
1. Accurately assigns codes (CPT-4 and HCPCS) to outpatient medical records based on documentation in the medical record.
2. Accurately verifies, modifies, and abstracts patient data to meet the requirements of data integrity and organization specific protocols and requirements.
3. Understands the coding and classification system(s) revision cycle (ICD-10-CM and MSDRG annually) and takes the initiative to understand coding and classification system changes that impact coding, compliance, and reimbursement requirements.
4. Utilizes the multiple electronic and hard copy resources available to assist in understanding and accurately assigning coding and classification codes.
5. Works closely with the providers to identify the appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes in selecting the patients’ care plans, associated orders for treatment and any co-morbid conditions. Provides education on the appropriate documentation to support all codes captured by the providers in the electronic health record.
6. Other related duties as assigned.
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Required:
• High school diploma
• One year outpatient coding experience
• Current AHiMA registration or certification
Preferred:
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Position/Subsidiary Specific:
• Background in laboratory billing with a focus on Pathology
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
