Medical Coder Auditor Hospital IP & OP - HIM Coding & CDI Quality
Company: UNC REX Healthcare
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
**ATTENTION NEW APPLICANTS** - COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory at UNC
Health:At UNC Health, our goal is to protect the health and
well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve. As a condition
to begin employment, all new hires at UNC Health are required to
submit proof of completing a COVID-19 vaccine series (first and
second dose of Moderna or Pfizer; or single dose of Johnson and
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Hospital IP & OP - HIM Coding & CDI Quality Medical Coder Auditor
Hospital IP & OP - HIM Coding & CDI QualityJob ID: 11186
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Facility/Division: Shared Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day Job
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Join our One-Great-Team! Job DescriptionDescriptionBecome part of
an inclusive organization with over 30,000 diverse employees, whose
mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique
communities we serve. -*This position qualifies for a $10,000
commitment incentive, paid over a three (3) year commitment. The
first payment will be made within the first thirty (30) days of
employment. The remaining will be paid after each six (6) month
period of work completed. Learn more here:
https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/revenue-cycle-commitment-incentive-program
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**Position is Virtual/Remote**
This position reports to the HCS Supervisor Coding and CDI Quality
and Training. -Responsibilities: -
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
--- Associate degree in Health Information Management or related
field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience.
--- Successful completion of the UNC HCS IP or OP Coder Proficiency
Test as applicable.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
--- Must have one of the following: - AHIMA (American Health
Information Management Association) certification and credential -
AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) certification and
credential
Professional Experience Requirements:
--- If Associate's degree: Five (5) years of experience in medical
coding or acute care.
--- If High School Diploma: Nine (9) years of experience in medical
coding or acute care.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
--- Strong knowledge of ICD-10/PCS/CPT/HCPCS coding and billing
compliance (MS-DRGs/IPPS, APC/OPPS) with excellent analytical and
data mining skills. Ability to effectively participate and
supervise projects, plan and implement programs, and evaluate
outcomes. Ability to effectively work directly with various levels
of staff (including on-site and remote) as well as manage vendor
relationships and expectations. Must possess strong communication
skills, both written and verbal. Exhibits effective organizational
skills, time management, and management of multiple priorities.
Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex
topics to management and physicians. Ability to teach and mentor
coders and physicians on complex coding systems. Ability to have an
excellent balance of being highly productive and yet produce high
quality work. Must be able to create strong argument based on solid
coding guidelines in generating appeals. Ability to interpret
federal and state regulations as they relate to coding and
compliance.
Job DetailsLegal Employer: -NCHEALTHEntity: Shared Services
Organization Unit: HIM Coding & CDI Quality -Work Type: Full
Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of
Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill (Remote)Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a
NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care
System, in a department that provides shared services to operations
across UNC Health Care. This is not a State employed position. The
UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to
valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of
background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work
environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our
patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of
improving the health of all North Carolinians.UNC Health is an
equal opportunity employer. As such, UNC Health offers equal
employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic
information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
political affiliation.To verify employment eligibility, UNC Health
is committed to Form I-9 and the E-Verify process. Learn further
E-Verify details in English or Spanish .UNC Health supports your
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Spanish .
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