Patient Revenue Management Organization (PRMO) at Duke Health is a centralized revenue cycle organization supporting multiple Duke health facilities. The Mission focuses on quality service by enhancing patient experience, financial security, and advancing health.
This position is 100% remote, open to residents of NC, VA, SC, TN, FL, and TX.
Sign-on bonus: $10,000 paid in 4 equal installments over 24 months.
The Medical Records Coder II (Inpatient) is a certified coder responsible for coordinating and reviewing subordinate work, assisting with training, and coding medical records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT-4 conventions. The role involves reviewing complex medical records for accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures to ensure appropriate reimbursement for hospital and professional charges.
Duties include:
- Reviewing complex coding cases requiring research
- Coordinating and auditing designated employees' work
- Assisting with continuing education program development and presentation
- Coding diagnoses and procedures following guidelines for DRG/APC assignment
- Consulting and educating physicians and collaborating with nursing and ancillary services for coding accuracy
- Maintaining knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, disease processes, surgical techniques, and relevant coding guidelines via continuing education
- Staying informed on medical record standards and regulations (JCAHO, HCFA, MRNC)
- Assisting with special projects
- Performing related duties as required
- High school diploma required
- Certification required: must hold one active certification among RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or HCS-D
- Experience requirements vary by certification:
- RHIA and RHIT: no experience required
- CCS: one year coding experience
- CPC or HCS-D: two years coding experience
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4 coding conventions
- Ability to review complex medical records ensuring specificity and accuracy
- Skills in coordinating and reviewing others' coding work
- Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical techniques
- Understanding of medical record standards and healthcare regulations
- Effective communication skills for educating physicians and collaborating with clinical staff
Location
Durham, North Carolina, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago