Certified Hospital Coder II

Novant Health; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Novant Health as a Certified Hospital Coder II, a remote position for select states. You will be responsible for coding medical data and ensuring accuracy in outpatient settings, contributing to quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to leveraging diversity and excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of outpatient coding experience required.
• Licensure/Certification: CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, CIC, CPC-A, RHIT, or RHIA required.
• Ability to work independently and follow departmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts and codes medical data for Outpatient surgery and Observation accounts.
• Monitors productivity and accuracy expectations.
• Collaborates in an environment that fosters teamwork and community involvement.

Skills

Knowledge in ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

CPT coding classification system

Advanced level Medical Terminology

Effective verbal and written communication

Strong customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 Year / Associate Degree

Tools

EPIC

3M Encoder software

Job description

Job Summary

• Abstracts and codes medical data at the Certified Hospital Coder II level. This coders’ primary responsibilities are related to Outpatient surgery and Observation accounts as assigned.
• Assessments evaluate knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding as appropriate. Overtime may be required as dictated by organizational business needs.
• Team members receive training upon hire through the education team or other team specific onboarding plan.
• Supervisors monitor the progress of the team members, assisting the team member to achieve productivity and accuracy expectations. Additional training may be provided to the team member as needed for new topics or areas of concern that are identified for the team member.

This position is remote for applicants who reside in FL, GA, IN, LA, MS, NV, NC, OK, SC, VA, WY; video conferencing and attendance onsite are required as directed by Corporate Coding Leadership.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum two years of outpatient coding (acute or physician office) with CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, CIC, or CPC-A or zero years of experience with RHIA or RHIT; required.
• Licensure/Certification:CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, CIC, CPC-A, RHIT, or RHIA; required.
• Additional Skills Required:
  • Knowledge in ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and CPT coding classification system, including diagnosis and procedure selection, coding sequencing, and hierarchical condition code capture.
  • Advanced level Medical Terminology. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology knowledge.
  • Basic computer skills including data entry, email, and windows-based software navigation.
  • Able to work independently, utilize coding resources, and follow departmental guidelines for problem resolution.
  • Effective verbal and written communication and strong customer service skills.
  • Capacity to work overtime during times of unusually high volume or unusual need as workload demands.
  • Ability to drive/travel to multiple locations as needed.
  • Physical Demands - visual acuity with ability to work in a seated position viewing computer screen for extended periods of time; hand/wrist/finger dexterity with frequent keyboard/mouse use.
  • Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.
  • Organization and prioritization skills for effective workload and time management. Positive attitude and teamwork approach to all activities.
• Additional Skills Preferred:
  • Experience with EPIC and 3M Encoder software.
  • Working knowledge of disease processes, APC classification and reimbursement structures, applicable coding (NCCI or other standardized) edits, and general knowledge of both Local Coverage Decisions (LCDs) and National.
  • Coverage Decisions (NCDs) as it relates to coding/billing.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Specialty coding experience.

Job Opening ID

93995

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum two years of outpatient coding (acute or physician office) with CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, CIC, or CPC-A or zero years of experience with RHIA or RHIT; required.
• Licensure/Certification:CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, CIC, CPC-A, RHIT, or RHIA; required.
• Additional Skills Required:
  • Knowledge in ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and CPT coding classification system, including diagnosis and procedure selection, coding sequencing, and hierarchical condition code capture.
  • Advanced level Medical Terminology. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology knowledge.
  • Basic computer skills including data entry, email, and windows-based software navigation.
  • Able to work independently, utilize coding resources, and follow departmental guidelines for problem resolution.
  • Effective verbal and written communication and strong customer service skills.
  • Capacity to work overtime during times of unusually high volume or unusual need as workload demands.
  • Ability to drive/travel to multiple locations as needed.
  • Physical Demands - visual acuity with ability to work in a seated position viewing computer screen for extended periods of time; hand/wrist/finger dexterity with frequent keyboard/mouse use.
  • Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.
  • Organization and prioritization skills for effective workload and time management. Positive attitude and teamwork approach to all activities.
• Additional Skills Preferred:
  • Experience with EPIC and 3M Encoder software.
  • Working knowledge of disease processes, APC classification and reimbursement structures, applicable coding (NCCI or other standardized) edits, and general knowledge of both Local Coverage Decisions (LCDs) and National.
  • Coverage Decisions (NCDs) as it relates to coding/billing.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Specialty coding experience.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".