Remote Medical Coder II – ICD-10/CDI Specialist

UNC REX Healthcare; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking a qualified Medical Coder for remote, per diem work within the NGH Health Information Management team. The role focuses on assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes, ensuring documentation supports accurate reimbursement, and collaborating with CDI auditors.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in Health Information Technology, RHIT/RHIA/CCS credentials, and at least 1 year of healthcare coding experience. Familiarity with coding guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Technology.
• Graduate from Health Information Technology program.
• RHIT, RHIA and/or CCS AHIMA approved.
• 1 year of experience in Healthcare/Medical - Medical Coder.
• Experience in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes to IP and/or OP accounts; apply CPT codes to outpatient accounts.
• Determine appropriate sequencing of codes based on coding guidelines.
• Identify insufficient/incomplete documentation and query physicians.
• Collaborate with CDI auditors to obtain clinical documentation supporting appropriate reimbursement.
• Communicate with the business office to resolve billing-related coding issues.
• Serve as a coding resource for hospital personnel.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Technology

Graduate from Health Information Technology program

Job description

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking a qualified Medical Coder for remote, per diem work within the NGH Health Information Management team. The role focuses on assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes, ensuring documentation supports accurate reimbursement, and collaborating with CDI auditors.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in Health Information Technology, RHIT/RHIA/CCS credentials, and at least 1 year of healthcare coding experience. Familiarity with coding guidelines is essential.