Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job DescriptionOur Corporate Business Office (CBO) is dedicated to ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices that support patient care, medical research, and administrative decision-making. Our team is committed to excellence in healthcare revenue cycle management, driving impactful outcomes for our patients and communities.
Role Overview
As a CBO Coding Complex Specialist, you will review, analyze, and validate diagnostic and procedural codes for reimbursement and billing purposes. Your work ensures compliance with coding guidelines, supports medical research, and optimizes revenue. This role is critical in maintaining accurate patient databases and promoting provider/patient continuity, directly impacting the quality of care and operational efficiency at Henry Ford Health.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Review and validate diagnostic and procedural codes applied by front-end coding and clinical teams.
- Abstract information from the electronic health record to compile patient databases for research and evaluation.
- Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, third-party reimbursement policies, and regulatory standards.
- Identify patterns and trends in coding data and escalate issues to support root-cause analysis.
- Assist team members and collaborate with colleagues to optimize coding accuracy and efficiency.
Required:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Minimum of two (2) years coding experience.
- Additional specialty coding certification or five (5) years coding experience.
- Prior experience in a healthcare revenue cycle position.
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CPC, or CCS.
- Proficiency in ICD-10 CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, and pharmacology.
Preferred:
- One to two (1-2) years college or additional course work in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, or Medical Record Sciences.
- Specialty coding experience.
At Henry Ford Health, you¿ll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with dedicated professionals, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that¿s transforming healthcare at Henry Ford Health.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum of two years of coding experience
- Additional specialty coding certification or five years of coding experience
- Prior experience in a healthcare revenue cycle position
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, and pharmacology
- One to two years of college or additional coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration, or Medical Record Sciences
- Specialty coding experience
What We Do
Henry Ford Health is a Detroit-headquartered academic healthcare system serving more than 2 million people across Michigan and beyond. Its integrated offerings include primary, preventive, urgent, specialty, home, and virtual care, health insurance, pharmacy, and eye care. The organization also advances clinical innovation, research, clinical trials, medical education, community health, health equity, and services for vulnerable communities throughout the region.
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