Coder I
| Facility | UP Health System - Bell |
| Location | Ishpeming, MI |
| Career Area | Billing / Coding |
| Schedule | PRN |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job Shift | Day |
| Date Posted | 01/16/2026 |
| Job ID | #329025 |
Your experience matters
At UP Health System- Bell, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- And much more...
Job Summary
Coder
Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required, Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required
Essential Function
Assigns accurate ICD diagnosis codes, using compliant documentation.
Assigns accurate CPT/HCPCS codes to records, using compliant documentation.
Applies knowledge of Coding Guidelines to select the appropriate diagnosis code.
Uses available research and reference tools to understand the disease process and diagnosis.
Interprets physician documentation within the coding guidelines and obtains clarification from physicians regarding vague or ambiguous record documentation.
Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities as described in HIM.COD.003 policy and by reviewing pertinent literature.
EEOC Statement: UP Health System- Bell is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.