*Now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus that will pay out in 2 equal installments over 12 months - 6-month increments.

Please note: This is NOT a remote work opportunity for out-of-state candidates. All Duke medical coding opportunities require candidates to have a North Carolina address as a condition of employment.

Occupational Summary

The Medical Records Coder II is a certified Coder, that will be responsible for coding medical records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions, review medical records to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges and abstract information from medical records following established methods.

Work Performed

• Review the complex (problematic coding that needs research and reference Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. and procedures. checking) medical records and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and/or CPT coding conventions.
• Coordinate/review the work of designated employees.
• Ensure quality and quantity of work performed through regular audits.
• Assist with research, development and presentation of continuing education programs on areas of specialization.
• Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions.
• Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines.
• Ensure DRG/APC assignment is accurate.
• Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
• Consult with and educate physicians on coding practices and conventions in order to provide detailed coding information.
• Communicate with nursing and ancillary services personnel for needed documentation for accurate coding.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes and surgical techniques through participation in continuing education programs to effectively apply ICD- 9-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of medical record practices, standards, regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO), Health Care/Finance Administration (HCFA), Medical Review of North Carolina (MRNC), etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced ICD-9-CM & CPT-4 coding conventions Effective written and verbal communication skills Anatomy and Physiology Medical Terminology
• Extensive DRG/APC reimbursement knowledge Coding software familiarity Data entry/CRT

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma required.

Experience

RHIA certification - no experience required RHIT certification - no experience required CCS certification - one year of coding experience required CPC or HCS-D certification - two years of coding experience required

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Must hold one of the following active/current certifications:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Hospital Coding Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Hospital Coding Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) 

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