Coder Credentialed - InPatient Coding

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greensboro, NC, is seeking a Coder Credentialed who accurately codes and abstracts medical information. This role requires a High School Diploma and at least 3 years of experience in medical coding. Candidates must hold relevant certification from AHIMA or AAPC. Responsibilities include timely completion of patient accounts, monitoring uncoded accounts, and interaction with clinical staff to enhance documentation accuracy. This position ensures regulatory compliance and optimal revenue cycle performance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in medical coding required.
• Certification from AHIMA or AAPC required.
• Must ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain timely coding and completion of patient accounts.
• Monitor uncoded accounts for optimal performance.
• Interact with clinical staff to improve documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of medical coding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Coder Credentialed accurately codes and abstracts medical information for billing and statistical purposes, and entering the information into a computerized database. Working independently under general supervision, this role ensures timely coding and completion of patient accounts to meet established department standards and/or goals.

Essential Job Function

• Maintains timely coding and completion of patient accounts to meet established department and regulatory standards and goals.
• Maintains accuracy in accordance with department and regulatory standards.
• Monitors uncoded accounts and performing other workflow processes to ensure optimal revenue cycle performance.
• Interacts with clinical staff and providers to improve documentation in order to accurately reflect severity of illness and appropriately support medical necessity and claims submission.
• Completes all mandated education prior to deadline.
• Collaborates with other team members to assist in the continuing education of the coding profession and ensure optimal performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Required: 3 years

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician's based (CCS-P) OR from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)