Certified Hospital Coder III

Novant Health Careers; North Carolina; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a Certified Hospital Coder III to join their fully remote team. This role involves coding medical data for inpatient accounts, ensuring productivity and accuracy. Candidates must have a strong background in ICD-10 coding and effective communication skills. The position requires collaboration with supervisors and team members to meet organizational goals while fostering diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience with acute inpatient coding.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remarkable patient experience in every dimension.
• Foster teamwork, engagement, and community involvement.
• Ensure a safe patient environment.

Skills

Effective Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge of ICD-10-CM

Advanced Medical Terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

Pharmacology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Job Summary

This is a fully remote position for candidates 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.

Abstracts and codes medical data at the Certified Hospital Coder III level. This coder’s primary responsibilities are related to all inpatient accounts as assigned. 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. All applicants receive assessments prior to scheduling interviews. These 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.

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 teamwork, 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.
• Experience: Minimum three years of experience with acute inpatient coding with CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC, COC, CIC, CRC, or zero years with RHIA or RHIT, required.
• Licensure/Certification: See experience requirements.
• Additional Skills Required: Knowledge of ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, CPT classification system, advanced medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, basic computer skills, effective communication, and ability to work independently. Capacity to work overtime and travel as needed. Physical ability to work in a seated position for extended periods and perform detailed data entry.
• Additional Skills Preferred include: proficiency in data entry, detailed coding, ongoing education, research skills, active participation in meetings, and teamwork.

Job Opening ID

86048

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care