Coder I, Full Time

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated • Statesville, NC

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About The Position

The Coder/Abstractor accurately codes all diagnoses and procedures for correct billing and accurate statistical using ICD-9-CM and CPT nomenclatures.
Also monitors and processes unbilled accounts and performs various computer-related tasks.
Codes all outpatient and emergency room records using standard classification systems accurately and in a timely manner.
Reviews records for medical necessity and queries physicians when necessary.
Monitors ER and/or Outpatient unbilled report to maintain timely coding.
Has full access to patient health information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• RHIT or CCS required. Current accreditation or certification by AHIMA.
• 1-year Medical Record related experience, coding required.
• Excellent computer and typing skills required. Knowledge of all office equipment including microfilm reader printers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology. Anatomy and physiology and the various medical specialties.
• Ability to read various handwriting, detail oriented, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle stress in a mature and professional manner. Ability to identify problem situations and implement actions for improvement.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time in order to handle medical records in file areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires normal vision/hearing range; absence of color-blindness. Must be able to distinguish letters and numbers.

Responsibilities

• accurately codes all diagnoses and procedures for correct billing and accurate statistical using ICD-9-CM and CPT nomenclatures
• monitors and processes unbilled accounts
• Codes all outpatient and emergency room records using standard classification systems accurately and in a timely manner
• Reviews records for medical necessity and queries physicians when necessary
• Monitors ER and/or Outpatient unbilled report to maintain timely coding
• Has full access to patient health information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED