Inpatient Hospital Coder II — Growth & Benefits

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 3,864,000 - 5,504,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA option

403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement/certificationBon

Paid parental leave

Wellness incentives

Childcare assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

UNC Health Appalachian in Boone, North Carolina is seeking a Hospital Coder II to accurately code procedures and diagnoses based on clinical documentation. You will review records, apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, CDT, and HCPCS codes, and work with providers and revenue cycle teams to ensure compliant coding and proper reimbursement.

The role requires 1 year of inpatient coding experience and relevant credentials (CPC-A/CPC/COC/CIC/CCS/CCS-P/CCA).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1 year inpatient coding experience required.
• At least one of CPC-A, CPC, COC, CIC, CCS, CCS-P, CCS-P, CCA certification required at hire.
• Graduate of, or currently enrolled in, an accredited medical coding program preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, CDT, and HCPCS and E/M coding essential.

Responsibilities

• Determine correct ICD-10-CM, CPT, CDT, and HCPCS codes based on documentation.
• Review EMR and paper records to code episodes of care.
• Use encoder and grouper software to select E/M codes.
• Apply NCCI, LCD/NCD, MUEs, and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines.
• Collaborate with providers to resolve documentation and establish precise code relationships.
• Handle payer denials and respond to revenue cycle inquiries.
• Navigate software workflows to address electronic rules and improve coding efficiency.
• Participate in coding quality and productivity processes.
• Promote UNC Health Appalachian's mission, vision, and values.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT coding

E/M coding

Encoder software

Grouper software

Communication

Revenue cycle

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Encoder software

Grouper software

Electronic medical records

Job description

UNC Health Appalachian in Boone, North Carolina is seeking a Hospital Coder II to accurately code procedures and diagnoses based on clinical documentation. You will review records, apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, CDT, and HCPCS codes, and work with providers and revenue cycle teams to ensure compliant coding and proper reimbursement.

The role requires 1 year of inpatient coding experience and relevant credentials (CPC-A/CPC/COC/CIC/CCS/CCS-P/CCA).