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Coder I, Full Time at Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated
Statesville, North Carolina, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Coding, Medical Billing, ICD-9-CM, CPT, Medical Necessity Review, Physician Query, Computer Skills, Typing Skills, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, Detail Oriented, Independent Work, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Manual Dexterity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Description 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. Shift: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, graduating to remote 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
The Coder/Abstractor is responsible for accurately coding all diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT nomenclatures for correct billing and statistical purposes. This role also involves monitoring and processing unbilled accounts, reviewing records for medical necessity, and querying physicians when required.