HIM FIELD CODER

Liberty Healthcare Management; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Home Care in North Carolina seeks an experienced HIM Field Coder to deliver accurate pre-authorization ICD coding for LHRS facilities and to input codes into the EHR with a tight turnaround. The role supports staff during hires and vacancies, and provides coding resources as needed.

Applicants must hold RHIA (BS) or RHIT (AAS) certification and demonstrate extensive ICD-10-CM knowledge, with 1–3 years in LTC or home health/hospice coding. A valid NC driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• RHIA or RHIT certification required.
• Extensive ICD-10-CM coding knowledge.
• 1–3 years coding experience in LTC/home health/hospice preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate pre-authorization ICD coding with quick turnaround.
• Enter codes into the facility EHR within 24 hours after admission.
• Assist with training and answer ICD coding questions for staff.
• Collaborate with departments to improve documentation quality.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

RHIA/RHIT certification

EHR entry

Prioritization

Education

RHIA (BS)

RHIT (AAS)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

HIM FIELD CODER

Liberty Health Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

About this position

HIM FIELD CODER

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 LHRSfacilities 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.