Coder Trainee, Full Time

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking 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 may query physicians as needed. Shift is M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with progression to remote work.

Qualifications

• RHIT or CCS preferred or enrollment in AHIMA certification.
• AHIMA certification preferred or attainable within 1 year of training.
• Excellent computer and typing skills; knowledge of office equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to read various handwriting, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Ability to handle stress professionally and identify problems for improvement.
• Must pass a basic FIT test; capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Normal vision/hearing; no color-blindness; able to distinguish letters and numbers.

Responsibilities

• Code all diagnoses and procedures for outpatient and ER using ICD-9-CM and CPT nomenclatures.
• Monitor and process unbilled accounts; review records for medical necessity and query physicians when needed.
• Ensure timely coding and maintain access to patient health information.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Reading handwriting

Detail oriented

Independent work

Stress management

Physical stamina

Education

RHIT

CCS certification

AHIMA certification in progress

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 Outpatient unbilled report to maintain timely coding.
Has full access to patient health information.

Shift: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, progress to remote

Requirements

• High School Diploma required. RHIT or CCS or enrollment preferred.
• Current accreditation or certification by AHIMA preferred or attains certification with in 1 year of training.
• 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.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time in order to handle medical records in file areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires normal vision/hearing range; absence of color-blindness.
• Must be able to distinguish letters and numbers.