HIM FIELD CODER at Liberty Health – Wilmington, North Carolina

We are currently seeking an experienced:

HIM FIELD CODER

Full Time

(Must be located in North Carolina)

Job Summary:

• Provides LHRS facilities with accurate pre-authorization ICD coding and reports codes to facility designated staff within a turn-around time of 5-15 minutes, business days.
• Provides LHRS facilities with accurate ICD codes during facility HIM staff new hires, vacation, extended leaves or vacancy. Entering codes into facility EHR within a 24 business hours following resident admit.
• Completes LHM home health and hospice intake coding as assigned. Entering codes into EHR within 24 business hours following notification.
• Perform ICD code analysis, as requested and report findings to LHM Senior Director of Coding Reimbursement.
• Serve as an ICD coding resource, responding to staff questions concerning ICD coding in a timely manner.
• Works with other departments as needed to improve documentation quality and/or to improve the processes which are related to accurate ICD code assignment.
• Assist with training of staff on ICD coding.
• Attends educational sessions pertinent to ICD coding to ensure competency in LTC, home health & hospice coding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate
• Must be a Registered Health Information Administrator/RHIA (BS) or Registered Health Information Technologist/RHIT (AAS), AHIMA Certification required
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding required
• 1-3 years of relevant coding experience in the LTC and/or home health and hospice setting preferred
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations preferred
• Must be dependable, flexible, and able to work and cooperate well with staff and have understanding, patience, and tact in working with practitioners and others.
• Must be able to prioritize work assignment and complete duties within specified timeframe, but also be flexible to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent computer skills
• Must have a valid N.C. driver’s license.
• Must have neat professional appearance at all times.

Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.