Health Information Coder-Inpatient/Outpatient/Clinic

Ashe Memorial Hospital; Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashe Memorial Hospital, located in Jefferson, North Carolina, is seeking an Inpatient/Outpatient Coder responsible for coding diseases and procedures for inpatient and outpatient services. The ideal candidate must possess CCS or CPC certification and have experience in hospital coding. Duties include accurately coding records within a defined timeframe and maintaining compliance with coding standards. Benefits commence the first of the month following employment, ensuring a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as CCS or CPC is mandatory.
• Two or more years of experience in hospital coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code inpatient and outpatient records in timely manner.
• Review charts to identify relevant diagnoses and procedures.
• Contact physicians for clarification on coding when needed.

Skills

ICD-10 CM coding principles

CPT coding

Collaboration with physicians

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Associate’s degree

CCS Certification

CPC Certification

Tools

3M Encoder computer system

Job description

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care".

Hours: No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience

JOB SUMMARY

The Inpatient/Outpatient Coder is responsible for accurately coding diseases, operations, and procedures for inpatient and outpatient services in accordance with nationally recognized standards and guidelines. This role involves utilizing the 3M Encoder computer system with ICD-10 CM and CPT coding supplements, reviewing medical documentation, and ensuring precision in coding processes to optimize billing and data quality.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree (preferred).
• CCS Certification or CPC Certification (required).

Regulatory Requirements

• CCS certification (Certified Coding Specialist) or AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification (required).
• Two or more years of hospital coding experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with ICD-10 CM coding principles for acute facility and outpatient services (preferred).
• Ability to collaborate with physicians (preferred).
• Stay updated on coding rule changes and industry updates.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Accurately code inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and clinic records within four days of service alignment with ICD-10 and CPT guidelines.
• Thoroughly review charts to identify all relevant diagnoses and procedures.
• Professionally contact physicians for clarification or additional information when needed.
• Utilize computerized coding and abstracting tools with accuracy and efficiency.
• Adhere to nationally recognized coding standards and regulations.
• Ensure recurring charts are coded by the first of each month.
• Minimize unbilled account errors and delays through thorough review and resolution.
• Leverage resources such as CPT Assistant to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain ethical coding practices and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Make independent decisions effectively during daily duties.
• Ensure data quality and optimize reimbursement under federal and state payment systems.
• Serve as a coding and medical necessity resource for the hospital staff and physician offices.
• Maintain working relationships with other departments and medical staff.
• Stay updated on coding rule changes and industry updates.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

Background & Drug Screening Requirements

• Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Benefits

Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.