Coder I, Full Time

Iredell Health System; Statesville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System seeks a coder/abstractor to accurately code diagnoses and procedures for billing and statistics, using ICD-9-CM and CPT nomenclatures.

The role monitors unbilled accounts, reviews records for medical necessity, and queries physicians when necessary to ensure timely, accurate coding across outpatient and ER datasets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• RHIT or CCS required; AHIMA accreditation.
• 1-year Medical Record related experience, coding required.
• Excellent computer and typing skills; knowledge of office equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to read handwriting, be detail oriented, and work independently.
• Ability to handle stress in a mature and professional manner; identify improvement opportunities.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity; normal vision/hearing; color vision.
• Must distinguish letters and numbers.

Responsibilities

• Code all diagnoses and procedures for correct billing using ICD-9-CM and CPT nomenclature.
• Monitor and process unbilled accounts; review for medical necessity; query physicians when needed.
• Code outpatient and emergency room records accurately and timely.
• Monitor ER/outpatient unbilled reports to maintain timely coding.

Skills

Typing

Computer literacy

Medical terminology

Detail oriented

Independence

Stress management

Handwriting reading

Eye-hand coordination

Color vision

Education

High School Diploma

RHIT or CCS

Job description

Description

The Coder/Abstractor accurately codes all diagnoses and procedures for correct billing and accurate statistical using ICD-9-CM and CPT nomenclatures. Also monitors and processes unbilled accounts and performs various computer-related tasks. Codes all outpatient and emergency room records using standard classification systems accurately and in a timely manner. Reviews records for medical necessity and queries physicians when necessary. Monitors ER and/or Outpatient unbilled report to maintain timely coding. Has full access to patient health information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.


• RHIT or CCS required. Current accreditation or certification by AHIMA.


• 1-year Medical Record related experience, coding required.


• Excellent computer and typing skills required. Knowledge of all office equipment including microfilm reader printers.


• Knowledge of medical terminology. Anatomy and physiology and the various medical specialties.


• Ability to read various handwriting, detail oriented, and ability to work independently.


• Ability to handle stress in a mature and professional manner. Ability to identify problem situations and implement actions for improvement.


• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.


• Requires normal vision/hearing range; absence of color-blindness.


• Must be able to distinguish letters and numbers.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Reports To

Lead Coder