Professional Coder

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

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

• Previous experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding in an acute care setting is preferred
• Previous EPIC, Optum, & SMART software experience preferred.

• One AHIMA recognized credential, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS (eligible) required
• Successful completion of certification exam within 18 months of hire date required.

• 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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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.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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