HIM FIELD CODER

LibertyHealth System; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Home Care in North Carolina is seeking an experienced HIM Field Coder to provide accurate ICD coding for long-term care, home health, and hospice services. The role includes pre-authorization coding, coding for new hires or vacancies, and entering codes into the facility EHR within defined timeframes.

Candidates should hold RHIA or RHIT with AHIMA certification, have extensive ICD-10-CM knowledge, 1–3 years in related settings, and must possess a valid NC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• RHIA/RHIT certification (AHIMA) required.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding required.
• 1–3 years of LTC/home health/hospice coding experience preferred.
• Medicare/Medicaid regulations knowledge preferred.
• Valid NC driver’s license required.
• Professional appearance expected.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate pre-authorization ICD coding and reports codes within 5–15 minutes (business days).
• Enters codes into facility EHR within 24 business hours after resident admit.
• Completes home health and hospice intake coding in EHR within 24 hours of notification.
• Performs ICD code analysis and reports findings to Senior Director of Coding Reimbursement.
• Serves as ICD coding resource and answers staff questions in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with other departments to improve documentation quality and ICD code processes.
• Assists with staff training on ICD coding.
• Attends educational sessions on ICD coding to stay competent in LTC, home health & hospice coding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependable

Time management

Excellent communication

Education

RHIA (BS) or RHIT (AAS) AHIMA Certification

AHIMA Certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Liberty Cares
With Compassion
At Liberty Home Care we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes.

Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to offering recovery with independence to our patients.

We are currently seeking an experienced: HIM FIELD CODER

Full Time (North Carolina Based)

Job Summary:

• Provides LHRS facilities with accurate pre-authorization ICD coding and reports codes to facility designated staff within a turn-around time of 5-15 minutes, business days.
• Provides LHRS facilities with accurate ICD codes during facility HIM staff new hires, vacation, extended leaves or vacancy. Entering codes into facility EHR within a 24 business hours following resident admit.
• Completes LHM home health and hospice intake coding as assigned. Entering codes into EHR within 24 business hours following notification.
• Perform ICD code analysis, as requested and report findings to LHM Senior Director of Coding Reimbursement.
• Serve as an ICD coding resource, responding to staff questions concerning ICD coding in a timely manner.
• Works with other departments as needed to improve documentation quality and/or to improve the processes which are related to accurate ICD code assignment.
• Assist with training of staff on ICD coding.
• Attends educational sessions pertinent to ICD coding to ensure competency in LTC, home health & hospice coding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate
• Must be a Registered Health Information Administrator/RHIA (BS) or Registered Health Information Technologist/RHIT (AAS), AHIMA Certification required
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding required
• 1-3 years of relevant coding experience in the LTC and/or home health and hospice setting preferred
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations preferred
• Must be dependable, flexible, and able to work and cooperate well with staff and have understanding, patience, and tact in working with practitioners and others.
• Must be able to prioritize work assignment and complete duties within specified timeframe, but also be flexible to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent computer skills
• Must have a valid N.C. driver's license.
• Must have neat professional appearance at all times.

Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE.