Company DescriptionAt Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative

Future of Health:

Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job DescriptionThis position is remote

GENERAL SUMMARY

A more specific posting summary:

The Complex Coder is responsible for accurately coding professional bedside services in acute hospital settings rendered by employed and contracted providers. This multispecialty professional-fee coding position supports providers across a broad range of medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties requiring the ability to interpret diverse clinical documentation and apply appropriate coding guidelines across a wide variety of patient populations, diagnoses, procedures, and clinical scenarios.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and analyze diagnostic and procedural information from patient medical records using established coding principlesCode complex outpatient cases with precision to support accurate reimbursement and billing processesAbstract and compile patient data for medical research projects, care evaluation, and administrative decision-makingMaintain strict adherence to coding guidelines, third-party reimbursement policies, and regulatory requirementsEnsure compliance with accreditation standards and quality benchmarksContribute to provider-patient continuity through accurate, reliable data managementOptimize reimbursement outcomes while maintaining coding accuracy and integrity Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

Additional specialty coding certification required or five (5) years coding experience.

One to two (1-2) years college or additional coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or Medical Record Sciences preferred.

Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.

Minimum of two (2) years coding experience required.

Specialty coding experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED

Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CPC, or CCS certification required.

Additional InformationThis position is completely remote