Professional Coder

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

• Assures data quality by coding and sequencing diagnoses, treatments and procedures for optimal reimbursement and validating key data elements for accurate statistics.

• EDUCATION
• A two year degree in Health Information Technology or four year degree in Health Information Management required.
• EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding in an acute care setting is preferred
• Previous EPIC, Optum, & SMART software experience preferred.
• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
• One AHIMA recognized credential, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS (eligible) required
• Successful completion of certification exam within 18 months of hire date required.
• OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Can proficiently code charts from primarily one setting (inpatient or outpatient)
• Developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
• UHDDS coding and reporting guidelines and ability to apply
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with the keyboard.

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Coding Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.