Medical coder Jobs in Wilmington, NC

HIM FIELD CODER

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

At Liberty Home Care, we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to offering recovery with independence to our patients.

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 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 :

Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.

Background checks / drug-free workplace.

EOE.

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