GENERAL SUMMARY : + Using established processes facilitates the complete complex revenue cycle activities from initial scheduling and authorization with multiple payers and registration functions, to applying medical AND dental coding principles and procedures (utilizing three separate and distinct coding methodologies) accomplished from reviewing and analyzing clinical documentation from the patient's medical record for reimbursement/billing purposes for the division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Dentistry, to all back end processes of reimbursement, follow up and denial management. Accurately abstracts information from the medical record for compilation of a patient database, which supports medical research projects, patient care evaluation and administrative decision making related to patient care. + The coding function is considered a primary source for data and information used in health care today, and promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize reimbursement. + The coding function also ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines. Coordination between medical and dental benefits for OMFS/Dental patients also contributes to the accuracy and timeliness of billing, coding functions related to patient care and activities within the division of OMFS. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: + High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. + Minimum of five (5) years office experience in Oral Surgery/Dentist practice/industry required or associate degree required. + One to two (1-2) years collegeor Additional coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or Medical Record Sciences,orMedical/dental coding preferred. + Specialty coding experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CPC, or CCS certification preferred. Additional Information + Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group + Department: Surgery Oral Surgery Royal Oak + Shift: Day Job + Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview 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. Learn more at henryford.com/careers . Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.