UNC Health · 4 weeks ago
Professional Coder
Kinston, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUNC Health is an inclusive organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. The Professional Coder role involves assuring data quality by coding and sequencing diagnoses, treatments, and procedures for optimal reimbursement, as well as validating key data elements for accurate statistics.
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Responsibilities
Assures data quality by coding and sequencing diagnoses, treatments and procedures for optimal reimbursement and validating key data elements for accurate statistics
Qualification
Required
A two year degree in Health Information Technology or four year degree in Health Information Management
One AHIMA recognized credential, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS (eligible)
Successful completion of certification exam within 18 months of hire date
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
Preferred
Previous experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding in an acute care setting
Previous EPIC, Optum, & SMART software experience
Company
UNC Health
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve.
Founded in 1952
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Ellington
President UNC Health Care - Network Hospitals and EVP CFO UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill
Jeff Lindsay
President and Chief Operating Officer
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