Career Opportunity
Credentialed Coding Profession
Responsibilities Code, bill, and abstract inpatient records. All activities must be accomplished in accordance with national and facility approved coding guidelines and rules and ambulatory payment methodologies. Activities must also be performed with adherence to Federal Compliance Regulations and Medical Necessity Guidelines. Average coding accuracy must be consistently maintained at 95% or better. Average number of records coded per week must meet minimum established quantitative standards. Complete statistical forms and tracking logs. Perform additional duties as requested by manager.
High School degree plus two years of formal training or education with a RHIT Associate College Degree or a four year RHIA degree required. One to three years in a hospital setting required. Certification in RHIT or RHIA required. Ten years of coding in a hospital setting may be substituted for degree.
Other Information Regular full time (1.00 FTE). Inpatient Coding Experience Preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/AA Applications for University Health Systems (UHS) and its subsidiary corporate entities are accepted and employees are chosen for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
Org Marketing Statement It is the goal of UHS and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
Closing Statement By applying for this position you will automatically be considered for all positions with the same job title.
Pay Range (Hourly) 19.40 - 30.07
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