Job Description

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.

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Job Details

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.