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Job ID: 53471
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Extract and analyze clinical information and translate into the most accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and other specialized codes and modifiers to ensure appropriate reimbursement and accurate and reliable data for research, statistics, financial planning, compliance, and marketing. Make corrections to coding edits and charges. Utilizes Optum CAC in accordance with established workflow. Follows University of Michigan Medicine – Sparrow policies and procedures and maintains required quality and productivity standards.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Extracts, reviews, and analyzes clinical information, identifies and abstracts all pertinent information and translates data into appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and other specialized codes and modifiers for appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics, financial planning, compliance and marketing to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with established guidelines of all governmental regulatory agencies and third party payers.
- Works under fast-paced circumstances to meet turnaround time requirements. Meets or exceeds departmental/unit performance standards.
- Exercises independent judgment in determining case complexity by utilizing clinical knowledge in order to understand the etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic studies, treatment modalities and prognosis of diseases and procedures to be coded.
- Researches complex diagnoses and/or procedures as needed to enhance coding knowledge to consistently apply the correct codes.
- Identifies issues and makes recommendations for resolution and improvement.
- Escalates patient safety, customer service, quality, and compliance concerns to leadership. Communicates with unit leadership regarding policy and procedures.
- Interacts closely with providers and queries the medical staff appropriately and professionally to obtain accurate documentation necessary to ensure coding compliance and accuracy.
- Expands job-related knowledge and skills by attending and participating in in-services and staff meetings.
- Maintains currency with work processes, tools, and clinical and administrative applications necessary to perform job functions, including, but not limited to, keeping abreast of coding guidelines and quarterly Coding Clinic and monthly CPT Assistant.
- Attends required system, hospital and departmental meetings and educational sessions as established by leadership, and completes required annual learning programs, to ensure continued education and growth.
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy and maintaining established quality and productivity standards, as well as key performance indicators.
- Demonstrates an understanding of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow departmental and unit policies and procedures and seeks clarification as needed.
- Complies with regulatory, legal, and accreditation requirements and seeks clarification as needed.
- Assures adherence with safety programs.
Job Requirements
General Requirements
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
- Member of the AHIMA in good standing (i.e., has paid dues and completed required continuing education).
Work Experience
- Minimum one (1) year recent facility coding experience.
- Per diem candidates must have minimum three (3) years of recent outpatient and/or ED coding experience.
Education
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Associate Degree in Health Information Technology/Management - preferred.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
- Must pass departmental testing as follows:
- Typing – 40 words per minute or better;
- Analytical skill – 70% or better;
- Coding – 80% or better.
- Experience in a major academic medical center and ICD-10-CM and CPT - preferred.
- Microsoft Office skill and experience (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) - preferred.
- Excellent computer skills and previous experience with computer-assisted coding and encoder/grouper - preferred.
University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Job Family
Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health
Requirements
Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital Executive
Experience Level Under 4 Years
Job ID: 53471
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Extract and analyze clinical information and translate into the most accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and other specialized codes and modifiers to ensure appropriate reimbursement and accurate and reliable data for research, statistics, financial planning, compliance, and marketing. Make corrections to coding edits and charges. Utilizes Optum CAC in accordance with established workflow. Follows University of Michigan Medicine – Sparrow policies and procedures and maintains required quality and productivity standards.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Extracts, reviews, and analyzes clinical information, identifies and abstracts all pertinent information and translates data into appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and other specialized codes and modifiers for appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics, financial planning, compliance and marketing to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with established guidelines of all governmental regulatory agencies and third party payers.
- Works under fast-paced circumstances to meet turnaround time requirements. Meets or exceeds departmental/unit performance standards.
- Exercises independent judgment in determining case complexity by utilizing clinical knowledge in order to understand the etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic studies, treatment modalities and prognosis of diseases and procedures to be coded.
- Researches complex diagnoses and/or procedures as needed to enhance coding knowledge to consistently apply the correct codes.
- Identifies issues and makes recommendations for resolution and improvement.
- Escalates patient safety, customer service, quality, and compliance concerns to leadership. Communicates with unit leadership regarding policy and procedures.
- Interacts closely with providers and queries the medical staff appropriately and professionally to obtain accurate documentation necessary to ensure coding compliance and accuracy.
- Expands job-related knowledge and skills by attending and participating in in-services and staff meetings.
- Maintains currency with work processes, tools, and clinical and administrative applications necessary to perform job functions, including, but not limited to, keeping abreast of coding guidelines and quarterly Coding Clinic and monthly CPT Assistant.
- Attends required system, hospital and departmental meetings and educational sessions as established by leadership, and completes required annual learning programs, to ensure continued education and growth.
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy and maintaining established quality and productivity standards, as well as key performance indicators.
- Demonstrates an understanding of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow departmental and unit policies and procedures and seeks clarification as needed.
- Complies with regulatory, legal, and accreditation requirements and seeks clarification as needed.
- Assures adherence with safety programs.
Job Requirements
General Requirements
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
- Member of the AHIMA in good standing (i.e., has paid dues and completed required continuing education).
Work Experience
- Minimum one (1) year recent facility coding experience.
- Per diem candidates must have minimum three (3) years of recent outpatient and/or ED coding experience.
Education
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Associate Degree in Health Information Technology/Management - preferred.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
- Must pass departmental testing as follows:
- Typing – 40 words per minute or better;
- Analytical skill – 70% or better;
- Coding – 80% or better.
- Experience in a major academic medical center and ICD-10-CM and CPT - preferred.
- Microsoft Office skill and experience (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) - preferred.
- Excellent computer skills and previous experience with computer-assisted coding and encoder/grouper - preferred.
University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
LI-MA1
Job Family
Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health
Requirements
Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital Executive
Experience Level Under 4 Years
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Find Coder JobsCoder Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Humana1,605
- Coherent227
- Modern Animal134
- UniFirst66
- Cohere55
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing267
- Technology & Software258
- Healthcare & Medical Services255
- Animal Care & Pet Services106
- Electronics & Hardware91
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in coder jobs.
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code sets
- Active CPC, CCS, or equivalent medical coding certification
- Experience with electronic health record and practice management systems
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Minimum one to three years of coding experience in a clinical or hospital setting
- Familiarity with payer-specific billing guidelines and compliance standards
Tips for Your Coder Job Search
Tailor your resume to the specialty
Medical coders and software coders compete in entirely different applicant pools. Clarify your specialty in your resume headline and summary so hiring managers immediately know whether you're CPC-credentialed or proficient in Python, not just listed as a generic coder.
Lead with your certification credentials
For medical coding roles, your CPC, CCS, or COC credential belongs in the top third of your resume, not buried in a section footer. Employers filter by credential before they read your experience, so your certification needs to be visible at a glance.
Target openings that match your code set
ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS II are not interchangeable. When searching, filter by the code set listed in the job description and apply only to roles where your coding specialization matches, since cross-training expectations vary widely by employer type.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists coder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for payer-specific coding scenarios
Many coder interviews include a live or take-home coding exercise using real encounter notes. Review the documentation style and common diagnoses for the employer's primary payer mix, whether that's Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial insurance, before your interview.
Negotiate using productivity benchmarks
When discussing compensation, reference your average charts-per-hour or accuracy rate from your last audit. Quantifiable productivity metrics give you a concrete basis for negotiating above the posted rate and distinguish you from candidates who only cite years of experience.
Coder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most coders?
The companies hiring the most coders right now include Humana, Coherent, and Modern Animal, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hospital systems, large physician groups, and health insurance companies consistently account for the bulk of active coder demand.
How many coder jobs are remote?
About 67% of coder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible roles in healthcare administration. Outpatient professional fee coding and risk adjustment coding tend to have the highest share of fully remote positions, while inpatient hospital coding roles are more likely to require on-site or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a coder?
Start by completing a medical coding training program, which can be found through community colleges or accredited online providers, and focus on anatomy, medical terminology, and the main code sets. Then sit for a recognized certification exam such as the CPC through the AAPC or the CCS through AHIMA. Build hands-on experience through an internship, apprenticeship, or entry-level billing role, and keep your credential active through continuing education units.
Can you get hired as a coder with no experience?
Yes, entry-level coder positions exist specifically for newly certified candidates, particularly in outpatient clinic and physician office settings. Passing your CPC or CCS exam demonstrates baseline competency, and some employers hire recent graduates into apprentice or trainee roles with structured auditing and mentorship. Volunteering to code pro bono records or completing a practicum during your training program strengthens an otherwise thin work history.
What does the coder interview process look like?
Most coder interviews include a phone or video screen with a recruiter, followed by a technical interview with a coding manager or compliance officer. You'll often complete a hands-on coding assessment using sample operative reports or encounter notes, timed and scored for accuracy. Interviewers typically ask about your familiarity with specific code sets, your audit results, and how you handle unclear or incomplete documentation before assigning a code.
Where can I find and apply to coder jobs?
You can find and apply to coder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, certification, and preferred work setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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