Mar 04, 2026

Professional Coder

Job Description

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.

  • LICENSURE/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.

Job Details

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.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.