Coder Trainee: Start in Billing Coding, Grow to Remote

ICFAI; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ICFAI is seeking a Coder/Abstractor to accurately code diagnoses and procedures for billing and statistics using ICD-9-CM and CPT nomenclatures.

The role includes monitoring unbilled accounts, processing computer tasks, and reviewing records for medical necessity. Candidates must read handwriting and work independently, with a shift from M-F 8:00 AM-4:30 PM and potential progression to remote work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• RHIT or CCS or enrollment preferred.
• AHIMA accreditation or certification preferred.
• Excellent computer and typing skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Ability to read handwriting and work independently.
• Must pass a basic FIT test including bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Code all diagnoses and procedures for billing using ICD-9-CM and CPT nomenclatures.
• Monitor and process unbilled accounts and perform various computer-related tasks.
• Code outpatient and emergency room records accurately and timely.
• Review records for medical necessity and query physicians when necessary.
• Monitor 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.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Reading handwriting

Eye-hand coordination

Manual dexterity

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma

RHIT or CCS or enrollment preferred

AHIMA certification preferred

Tools

Microfilm reader printers

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.

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.