Responsible for capturing data from medical records for reimbursement, statistics, research/studies, resource allocation, and benchmarking. Works daily with CDI Auditors and provides education as part of the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team.
Responsibilities
- Assign ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes to inpatient and/or outpatient accounts
- Apply CPT codes to outpatient accounts
- Work closely with CDI auditors to obtain clinical documentation that supports appropriate reimbursement and increased severity of illness
- Operate equipment and maintain work areas
- Acquire age-specific knowledge to provide appropriate service and communication
- Participate in self-development
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- Associate degree in healthcare, Health Information Technology, or Nursing (LPN or RN)
- Health Information Technology graduate preferred
Certifications
- RHIT, RHIA, and/or CCS AHIMA-approved certification
Experience
- 3 years of experience as a medical coder in a healthcare/medical setting
- Experience with ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding
Location
North Carolina, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago
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