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As DMC reestablishes the Health Information Management team as an internal DMC department, one that is critical to the system’s viability and growth, the new leadership team is launching a challenging strategy to accomplish this objective.  The Detroit market leadership is equipping the HIM team to perform at peak levels. If you join the DMC HIM coding team, you can expect:

  • Work remotely
  • Ongoing compliance updates / training provided
  • Currently initiating ICD-10 implementation
  • Exposure to complex and broad variety of types of cases:
    • Supporting a system of 8 specialty / tertiary care and community-based hospitals
    • Newborn to geriatric
    • Cutting edge technology and procedures
    • Inpatient - broad array of cases -- Obstetrics, complex trauma and pediatric cases, inpatient psychiatric, short- and long-term rehabilitation, major and minor cardiac
    • Outpatient – interventional radiology, observation, injection and infusion, diagnostics
    • ED and Clinic (Facility)
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Focus on teamwork
  • Flexible working hours
  • State-of-the-art electronic medical record system
  • Leading edge support resources provided (e.g. computerized assisted coder)
  • Complex academic medical center provides growth opportunity

Contact the DMC Coder Recruiter:
 Contact our Recruiter Denita Redmond at [email protected] or (313) 578-3978.

Associate Coder

Associate Coders is an entry level employee who is learning to code and abstract patient records working closely with Senior Coders and Coding leadership. Employees in this job title will complete the Vanguard-DMC coder training program where they will learn how to:

  • Review medical records for the determination of diagnoses and procedures performed
  • Accurately assign and sequence codes based on medical record documentation
  • Assigns appropriate discharge disposition.

We require that Associate Coder applicants have the following:

  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Professional Coder (CPC) eligible.
  • Successful completion of the Vanguard-DMC coder training program with approval of continued employment after 90 day coding performance evaluation.

Coder I

Coder I is an employee who has at least one year of coding experience and has the ability to code cases of less complexity and involve lower reimbursement levels. Employees in this job title have limited knowledge of official coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes. They work closely with Senior Coders and Coding leadership to determine the most accurate and descriptive code using the CPT codes for billing of third party resources. Coder I are required to work within their assigned areas until they establish that their quality and accuracy meet standards for additional areas.

We require that Coder I applicants have the following:

  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) eligible, or other coding certification related to the specialty area.
  • One to two years of inpatient and/or outpatient coding experience, or two years of coding educator experience with demonstrated proficiency in inpatient and/or outpatient coding.

Coder II

Coder II is an employee who has at least two years of experience and has the ability to code a variety of cases ranging from low to high reimbursement level and extensive complexity. Employees in this job title have extensive knowledge of official coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes. They have advance knowledge of medical codes involving selection of most accurate and descriptive code using the CPT codes for billing of third party resources. Their vast knowledge of coding allows them to assist in the inpatient/outpatient coding training of employees and medical record students.

We require that Coder II applicants have the following:

  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Two to three years inpatient and/or outpatient coding experience with demonstrated proficiency in inpatient and/or outpatient coding.

Career Paths

An academic and research medical center, with specialty hospitals of all types that provides every opportunity need to grow your career in the direction that you choose.

Find your place now in the DMC, based on your:

  • Experience
  • Credentials
  • Interest

DMC Coding Virtual Job Fair FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. What are the pay rates for DMC Coders?

    The DMC conducts annual reviews of the market to ensure that pay ranges are competitive. In the case of jobs which have a tight supply of talent in the market, like coding, more frequent reviews may be conducted, as needed. Coders are made salary offers within the pay range based on their related experience and credentials. If you choose to interview with DMC, the management team will be prepared to discuss your earning opportunity.

  2. What is the smoking policy of DMC?

    The In July 2007, DMC implemented a smoke-free campus policy, in partnership with several other regional health systems. Effective July 1, 2012, all applicants hired will be required to complete a nicotine screening as part of their pre-placement assessment screening by Occupational Health. This policy applies to all DMC locations and job titles.

    This policy aligns us with the Vanguard Health Systems (VHS) Health for Life initiative. DMC, along with other Vanguard Health Systems facilities, has become a Nicotine-Free Hiring Health System.

    The Health for Life initiative provides healthy living options including eating, exercising, and disease management. As part of this initiative, DMC introduced the Lose2Win program in January 2012, healthier food options in the cafeterias and vending machines, and made fresh fruit and vegetables from the Eastern Market available on site at several hospitals. DMC will continue to implement strategies to improve the health of our current and future workforce.

    DMC joined other Michigan healthcare employers, including Oakwood Healthcare System in Dearborn, Crittenton Hospital in Rochester, Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills, and Sparrow Hospital in Lansing by implementing its nicotine-free hiring policy/. Systems outside of Michigan that have implemented similar policies

    include Cleveland Clinic, Akron Children’s Hospital (Magnet) in Ohio, and St. Luke’s in Pennsylvania.

  3. How is the work environment flexible?

    The DMC offers flex time in those areas that do not require a standard working schedule. Since most of our coders work remotely, the management team works with each individual to establish a schedule that works for both the individual and the department.

  4. What type of initial training / orientation will a coder new to the DMC receive? (Cerner and HDM)

    Each coder is afforded onsite/online training in order to orient them to our Cerner and 3M/HDM systems. We work with each individual affording them the appropriate hands on training tailored to their individual learning needs.

  5. How long is the interviewing process?

    We conduct one to two interviews and make our decisions once all qualified candidates are interviewed.

  6. Does the DMC provide Continuing Educations credits?

    The DMC does offer Continuing Education credits periodically throughout the year, but may not cover all required credits needed for your credentials.

  7. What type of cases will I be assigned?

    That will depend on the position you apply for within the DMC. Will I be assigned to a particular hospital? We attempt to standardize assignments, but sometimes require coders to work across all DMC hospital settings.

  8. If I want to advance into a CDI position, would you accept my RHIT credential?

    At this time, the DMC only utilizes RNs for these positions.

  9. Do I need to take a test?

    Yes, coding tests are administered during the interview process.

  10. Will I have productivity standards to meet?

    Yes What are they? It depends on the type of coding.

  11. Will I have to meet certain quality standards? YesWhat are they? 96% or better.

Perks and Resources

  • Code from home
  • DMC provided computer
  • Flexible working hours
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
  • State of the Art Electronic Record
  • Robust 3M Coding and Reimbursement System
  • 3M Computer Assisted Coding (CAC)
  • 3M CDIS Program---allows concurrent CDI documentation that flows to the coding chapters
  • Ongoing Coding Compliance, Training and Education
  • ICD-10 Implementation Initiative

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Specialty hospitals not found in most other health systems:

  • Children’s Hospital
  • Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
  • Hutzel Women’s Hospital
  • Heart Hospital (opening 2014)
  • Detroit Receiving Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center)

Inpatient

  • Broad array of cases, including:
    • Moms and newborns
    • Complex trauma
    • Minor to major cardiac
    • Inpatient Psychiatric
    • Obstetrics
    • Complex pediatric
    • Short- and long-term inpatient rehabilitation

Outpatient

  • Broad array of cases, including:
    • Ancillary services (i.e. radiology, cat scan, mammograms),
    • Extensive cardiology procedures
    • Ambulatory Surgery
    • Observations
    • Wound Care
    • Infusion Center
    • Interventional Radiology

Clinic

  • Evaluation and Management (E&M) and Diagnoses
  • Multifaceted clinic facilities / services including:
    • Orthopedic
    • Neurology
    • Surgery
    • Cardiology
    • Cardiovascular
    • Allergy
    • Audiology