Coder Iii

**About NHRMC**

NHRMC, established in 1967 in Wilmington, NC, is recognized as a preeminent healthcare organization focused on leading our community to outstanding health. We have an 855 bed network of hospitals and multi-specialty physician group practices with more than 200 physicians. With a network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition of best in practice. Join us and find out how many ways NHRMC offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients and community.

**About the Job**

Location: NHRMC PG Administration

Department: Coding Team

Full Time Equivalent: FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: STD HRS

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

**What You'll Do**

Summary:
Ensures all technical aspects of the assignment of diagnostic and procedure coding is carried out in accordance with established standards and is in compliance with CMS, NCQA, third party payers and other regulatory agencies. Functions includes but are not limited to reviewing surgical operative reports and abstracting clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and other pertinent information in order to bill appropriately for services. Will ensure physicians are continually educated on correct coding techniques to maximize reimbursement.

**Responsibilities**:
**Position Requirements**

Credentials:
**Education**:
Other information:
Education: High School Diploma Required, Associates Degree Preferred

Experience: Minimum of four years healthcare experience with at least three years of professional coding experience. Two years of medical terminology experience and three years of customer service experience in a clinic setting.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPC, CCS-P, RHIA or RHIT, Certified Outpatient Coding (COC)

Additional Skills Required: Working knowledge of Current Procedure Technology (CPT), ICD-9 and HCPCS coding. Experience with EPIC Resolute Billing preferred. Ability to effectively communicate and work with patients, physicians, staff and administration. Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision. Self-audit of work and awareness of impact on revenue cycle is key. Must be professional in demeanor, dress and communication style with the ability to pass a mock feedback session with physicians. Must have the ability to demonstrate knowledge of and utilize, apply, interpret and train on current coding classifications systems and documentation guidelines. Working knowledge of Current Procedure Terminology (CPT), ICD-9, ICD-10 proficiency and HCPCS coding.

**Other Information**

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the location of the job, duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at will.
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