HIM FIELD CODER

We are currently seeking an experienced:

HIM FIELD CODER

Full Time (North Carolina Based)

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 LHRSfacilities 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.