Novant Health
Raleigh, NC, USA
Why This Role Matters As a Certified Hospital Coder III, you will be part of the Corporate Coding team supporting patient care by driving accuracy and adherence to coding guidelines, governmental and private Third-Party rules, and regulations.
What You’ll Do Review inpatient records to assign ICD-10-CM and PCS codes with precision, adhering to official coding guidelines and compliance regulations.
Abstract and enter required data elements from coded medical records into the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Verify discharge dispositions, dates of service, and admission status for accuracy; process corrections as needed.
Ensure medical necessity by coding all documented disease processes; maintain accuracy standards set by Corporate Compliance.
Conduct research on unfamiliar procedures and complex cases using authoritative resources such as AHA Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and The Merck Manual.
Communicate with physicians for documentation clarification using approved...