Corewell Health
CoderSeniorMedicalRecords
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“Coder Senior Medical Records at Corewell Health. Skills: inpatient coding, medical records, documentation, billing, compliance requirements, coding principles, DRG assignment, Prospective Payment System. Provides technical support to the Inpatient Coding Staff. coordinates daily workflow based on the needs of the department”
What You'll Achieve.
monitoring/tracking of Inpatient coder productivity and uncoded figures; code all accounts in a timely manner; quality improvement initiatives and projects
Industry & Context.
identify and resolve coding issues; Consults with the appropriate physician to clarify medical record information
MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate’s degree or equivalent Medical Information Technology (with course work in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, ICD 9 CM coding and prospective payment), 2 years of coding experience in an acute care setting
Nice to Have
CRT-Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA American Health Information Management Association, CRT-Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA American Health Information Management Association, CRT-Coding Specialist, Certified-Physician Based (CCS-P) - AHIMA American Health Information Management Association, CRT-Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA American Health Information Management Association
What You'll Do.
Provides technical support to the Inpatient Coding Staff
coordinates daily workflow based on the needs of the department
Provides the Coding Manager with departmental statistics such as the monitoring/tracking of Inpatient coder productivity and uncoded figures
identify and resolve coding issues
Serves as the primary contact for outside departments for Inpatient coding related questions
Reports to the Director of Medical Records and the Coding Manager a list of aged accounts
Follow-up with the Medical Records Staff and/or Physician as necessary to obtain required documentation to code all accounts in a timely manner
Provides coding support as directed by the Coding Manager
Analyzes patient medical records and interprets documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures
Assigns proper ICD 9 CM and HCPCS diagnostic and operative procedure codes to charts and related records by reference to designated coding manuals and other reference material
Applies Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set definitions to select the principal diagnosis
principal procedure and other diagnoses and procedures which require coding
as well as other data items required to maintain the Hospital data base
Applies sequencing guidelines to coded data according to official coding rules
Assesses the adequacy of medical record documentation to ensure that it supports the principal diagnosis
complications and comorbid conditions assigned codes
Consults with the appropriate physician to clarify medical record information
Answers physicians/clinician questions regarding coding principles
DRG assignment and Prospective Payment System
Data Processing and other departments with coding/DRG issues
Remains abreast of developments in medical record technology by pursuing a program of professional growth and development
attending educational programs and meetings
reviewing pertinent literature and so forth
Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety
department/service safety
specific job-related hazards
Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plansloodborne and Airborne Pathogens
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients
visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional
responsible and courteous environment
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives
Acts as a liaison with lead technician(s) and provides employee performance feedback as necessary
Performs quality monitoring and works on quality improvement initiatives and projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; Works with the Coding Manager and Coding Educator to identify and resolve coding issues; Serves as the primary contact for outside departments for Inpatient coding related questions; Works with the Medical Records Staff and/or Physician as necessary to obtain required documentation; Assists Finance, Data Processing and other departments with coding/DRG issues; Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally
Communication Scope
educator, guiding providers through complex documentation, billing, and compliance requirements; one-on-one education; resident orientation; Answers physicians/clinician questions regarding coding principles, DRG assignment and Prospective Payment System; Acts as a liaison with lead technician(s) and provides employee performance feedback as necessary
Process & Methodology
quality improvement initiatives and projects
Full Job Description
Are you an experienced inpatient coder who thrives in fast‑paced, academic environments and wants to make a lasting impact beyond the chart? This Senior Medical Records Coder role sits at the heart of two dynamic Family Medicine Residency programs—Corewell Health Troy Beaumont and CHMG East–Grosse Pointe—supporting highly productive faculty physicians, community preceptors, and more than 24 residents and medical students. In this highly visible and influential position, you’ll serve as both coding expert and educator, guiding providers through complex documentation, billing, and compliance requirements while helping shape the next generation of primary care physicians through audits, one‑on‑one education, resident orientation, and ongoing regulatory review. ## Job Description Under general supervision and according to established procedures, provides technical support to the Inpatient Coding Staff and coordinates daily workflow based on the needs of the department. On a daily basis, provides the Coding Manager with departmental statistics such as the monitoring/tracking of Inpatient coder productivity and uncoded figures. Works with the Coding Manager and Coding Educator to identify and resolve coding issues. Serves as the primary contact for outside departments for Inpatient coding related questions. Reports to the Director of Medical Records and the Coding Manager a list of aged accounts. Follow-up with the Medical Records Staff and/or Physician as necessary to obtain required documentation to code all accounts in a timely manner. Provides coding support as directed by the Coding Manager. ## Essential Functions * Provides technical coding support to the Inpatient Coding Staff and coordinates daily workflow based on the needs of the department and as directed by the Manager of Coding. * On a daily basis, submits to the Manager of Coding departmental statistics such as coder productivity and uncoded figures * Works with the Coding Manager and Coding Educator to iden
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