Coding Analyst

Onslow Memorial Hospital; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow Memorial Hospital is seeking a Coding Analyst to ensure accurate and timely coding of diagnoses and procedures. You will abstract records from paper and electronic sources and apply ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT guidelines within compliance standards.

Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma with coding credential coursework and AHIMA or AAPC certification or eligibility within six months. Experience is preferred; training is available for new graduates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college classes for coding credential required.
• AHIMA or AAPC credential or eligible to receive certification within 6 months of hire.
• Credentials include CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-P.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnoses and procedures accurately using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT.
• Abstract records from paper and electronic sources.
• Ensure compliance standards and severity of illness documentation.
• Analyze data collected for applicable diagnoses and procedures.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS

CPT coding

Data abstraction

Compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Coding credential coursework

RHIA

RHIT

Job description

The Coding Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely coding. The Coding Analyst must also be able to abstract the records using the data within the record, both paper and electronic. Utilize ICD-9-CM / ICD-10-CM, and /or HCPCS, CPT classification systems in conjunction with a thorough applicable knowledge of coding guidelines. The Coding Analyst is responsible for the accurate data collection and analysis of all applicable diagnosis and procedures based on available documentation in accordance with compliance standards and severity of illness documentation.Education/Certification:High school diploma required, college classes for the coding credential required.RHIA/RHIT Credentials or similar education with certification from AHIMA or AAPC or eligible to receive certification within 6-months of hire.Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based (CCS-P)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A)Certified Professional Coder – Hospital Based (CPC-H)Certified Professional Coder – Physician based (CPC-P)ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, CPTExperience:Experience preferred. Onslow will offer training to a new graduate of a coding program.