North Carolina Licensed Medical Coder

Job Summary

To support hospital coding operations, the full-time remote North Carolina Licensed Medical Coder will assign and review ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT codes for medical services while ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing reimbursement processes.

Key responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes accurately and productively
• Reviews and applies coding edits from NCD, LCD, and CCI to ensure compliance
• Provides information to healthcare staff regarding coding practices and regulatory changes

Required qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the UNC HCS Hospital Outpatient Coder Proficiency Test
• One of the following certifications: AHIMA or AAPC
• At least 12 months of experience in hospital coding
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding