Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary Assures data quality by coding and sequencing diagnoses, treatments and procedures for optimal reimbursement and validating key data elements for accurate statistics.
Education A two year degree in Health Information Technology or four year degree in Health Information Management required.
Experience Previous experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding in an acute care setting is preferred
Previous EPIC, Optum, & SMART software experience preferred.
Licence / Registration / Certification One AHIMA recognized credential, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS (eligible) required
Successful completion of certification exam within 18 months of hire date required.
Other Skills and Qualifications Can proficiently code charts from primarily one setting (inpatient or outpatient)
Developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
UHDDS coding and reporting guidelines and ability to apply
Basic computer literacy and familiarity with the keyboard.
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Coding Services
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: LENOIR MEM
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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