North Carolina Licensed Inpatient Coder

Job Summary

Responsible for coding inpatient accounts with a balance less than $90,000, the full-time North Carolina Licensed Inpatient Coder will perform coding, DRG assignment, and abstracting medical records while ensuring compliance with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS standards during regular daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Code inpatient accounts and assign appropriate DRGs for reimbursement
• Abstract medical records and collect predefined indicators for statistical purposes
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff regarding coding and documentation issues

Required qualifications

• Registered Health Information Administrator, Registered Health Information Technician, Certified Professional Coder, Certified Coding Specialist, or Certified Outpatient Coder required
• Associate's Degree in Health Information Management preferred; Bachelor's Degree also preferred
• 3 years of inpatient coding experience preferred