Freelance Remote Inpatient Coding Jobs in Detroit, MI

At 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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

As the Coordinator of Inpatient Coding Quality & Education, you'll be the driving force behind ensuring accurate, complete, and timely medical record coding across our hospital and ambulatory sites. You'll take ownership of the coding reimbursement process, serving as a trusted departmental liaison while championing quality and compliance. Beyond day-to-day coordination, you'll design and deliver innovative educational programs that elevate documentation practices across Henry Ford Health System, positioning yourself as a go-to expert and mentor for both clinical providers and coding professionals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Orchestrate the flow of coded medical record information across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring seamless coordination for billing and reimbursement accuracy
• Champion data quality by monitoring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all medical documentation and coded submissions for inpatient discharges and outpatient encounters
• Serve as the strategic liaison between coding operations and the broader reimbursement process, driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Design, develop, and evaluate targeted educational programs that strengthen documentation practices and coding quality across the health system
• Mentor and educate clinical providers and coding staff on best practices in coding, documentation, and compliance, fostering a culture of excellence
• Leverage your expertise to identify gaps, implement solutions, and measure the impact of quality improvement efforts

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associates degree in Medical Record Sciences with certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Administrator (RHIA) or CCS.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years inpatient coding experience, with additional experience in Level 1 trauma facility preferred.

This position is fully remote.