Remote Medical Records Coder II – ICD-10-CM Expert

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke HomeCare & Hospice Medical Records Coder II is a certified coder responsible for coding activities for the home health and hospice areas at Duke. Code medical records using ICD-10-CM conventions and review records for specificity and appropriate reimbursement.

Abstract information from records following established methods. Position requires CCS, CPC, or RHIA certifications; 1–2 years of coding experience; remote work with NC address and proximity to office within 2 hours.

Qualifications

• Advanced ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 coding conventions
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Extensive DRG/APC reimbursement knowledge
• HH PDGM Knowledge R/T Coding
• Coding software familiarity
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Review complex medical records and accurately code primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM conventions
• Review documentation and accurately code diagnoses
• Sequence diagnoses per coding guidelines
• Abstract and compile data for reimbursement
• Educate physicians on coding practices and conventions
• Coordinate with nursing and ancillary staff for documentation
• Maintain knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology for ICD-10-CM coding
• Understand medical record practices and relevant regulations

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT-4

Anatomy

Physiology

Medical terminology

DRG knowledge

PDGM knowledge

Coding software

Communication

Education

RHIA Hospital Coding

CCS Hospital Coding

CPC

High School Diploma

Tools

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Job description

Duke HomeCare & Hospice Medical Records Coder II is a certified coder responsible for coding activities for the home health and hospice areas at Duke. Code medical records using ICD-10-CM conventions and review records for specificity and appropriate reimbursement.

Abstract information from records following established methods. Position requires CCS, CPC, or RHIA certifications; 1–2 years of coding experience; remote work with NC address and proximity to office within 2 hours.