Medical Coder I- Physician Rev Cycle Coding | Chapel Hill, NC

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  • Location: Chapel Hill, NC

  • Company: UNC Health

are performed in compliance with third party, state and federal regulations according to standardized procedures. Employees report to an administrative superior but independently handleassigned tasks. Responsibilities:1. Accurately assigns International Classification of Diseases 10-CM (ICD-10) diagnostic and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes with modifiers, and other applicable codes.

Analyzes informationfor optimal and proper reimbursement, including coding denial resolution. Ensures compliance with all appropriate coding, billing and data collection regulations and procedures. Uses appropriate software to validate information.2. Provides information to physicians and other

health care staff regarding current coding practices and changes in 3rd party, state and federal regulations and guidelines.3. Reviews, analyzes and abstracts provider documentation for diagnoses, procedures, ancillary testing, medications, laboratory and other services provided.

Obtains missing information and/or clarifies existing documentation.4. Independently manages high volumes of inventory within departmental standards.5. Adheres to departmental quality and production standards.6. Acquires continuing education via UNC Physicians approved programs and vendors.7. Maintains requires professional certification. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: High School

diploma or GEDSuccessful completion of the UNC HCS SS Rev Cycle Physician Coder Proficiency Test.

Licensure/Certification Requirements: Must have one of the following: -AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) certification-AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) CCSP Certification Professional Experience Requirements: 6 Months of professional work history Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: Shared Services Organization Unit: Physician Rev Cycle Coding Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: $19.43 - $24.28 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Remote Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US: NC: Chapel Hill 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; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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