Job 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 Outpatient unbilled report to maintain timely coding.
Has full access to patient health information.
Shift: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, progress to remote
- High School Diploma required. RHIT or CCS or enrollment preferred.
- Current accreditation or certification by AHIMA preferred or attains certification with in 1 year of training.
- 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.
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital, Iredell Wound & Hyperbaric Center, Iredell Home Health, corporate wellness programs, a skilled nursing facility and a physician network. Iredell offers convenient and easy access to state-of-the-art diagnostics and comprehensive health services. Centers of Excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer Care; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. While more and more independent hospitals are being purchased by large for-profit chains, the leadership of Iredell Health System continue to believe - as did the original trustees who signed the certificate of incorporation- that the community is well-served by a locally-owned, locally-operated hospital. Without shareholders or distant corporate offices, all profits remain in the community to provide services, modern equipment and highly skilled staff.
Awards
American Heart Association & American Stroke Association
- Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Quality Award
American Diabetes Association
- Diabetes Center Recognition Award
The Joint Commission
- Primary Stroke Center designation
American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer
- Certified Community Cancer Program
Blue Cross Blue Shield (Blue Distinction)
- Distinction Center+ for Hips and Knees & Maternity Care
PNC
- Excellence in Healthcare Award for Quality of Care
Charlotte Business Journal (4 consecutive years )
- Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Award
Healthiest Employers (2 consecutive years)
- Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems
- Top 13 Acute-Care hospitals in North Carolina
Healogics
- Center of Distinction & Center of Excellence Awards
