North Carolina Licensed Medical Coder

Job Summary

To support the physician revenue cycle, the full-time North Carolina Licensed Medical Coder will perform technical and administrative tasks, including reviewing and assigning medical codes for professional services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing high volumes of coding inventory in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10 and CPT codes, analyzing information for optimal reimbursement and resolving coding denials
• Provide updates to physicians and healthcare staff on current coding practices and regulatory changes
• Review and abstract provider documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy of diagnoses and services provided

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; higher-level degree may be accepted
• Must possess AAPC or AHIMA certification
• Minimum of 2 years of physician medical coding experience
• Successful completion of the UNC HCS SS Rev Cycle Physician Coder Proficiency Test