What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialed Coder, Health Information Services position at CarolinaEast Health System?
Job Summary: Performs technical and administrative work reviewing, abstracting, and assigning accepted medical and surgical codes for inpatient and outpatient diagnoses, procedures, and services. Duties are performed in compliance with third party, state, and federal regulations according to standardized procedures. This position is eligible for the remote coding program.
About CarolinaEast Health System
CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of HIS Hospital Proficiency Test.
- Must have AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) certification and credential or AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) certification and credential.
- Minimum of two years of coding experience.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS and/or HCPCS/CPT coding with analytical and data mining skills.
- Strong knowledge of coding rules and guidelines, Coding Clinic, and CPT Assistant.
- Strong knowledge of Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) system for outpatient cases and/or Medical Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG) system for inpatient cases.
- Computer data entry skills required.
- Possess balance or being highly productive and yet produce high quality work.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and have extensive attention to detail.
- Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.