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Description

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Summary:

+ Assures data quality by coding and sequencing diagnoses, treatments and procedures for optimal reimbursement and validating key data elements for accurate statistics.

+ **EDUCATION**

+ A two year degree in Health Information Technology or four year degree in Health Information Management required.

+ **EXPERIENCE**

+ Previous experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding in an acute care setting is preferred

+ Previous EPIC, Optum, & SMART software experience preferred.

+ **LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION**

+ One AHIMA recognized credential, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS (eligible) required

+ Successful completion of certification exam within 18 months of hire date required.

+ **OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**

+ 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.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Coding Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.