Clinical Coder III - Day Surgery - Observation Carolinas Medical Center - 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC

Job Summary

Reviews moderate to high complexity medical records to identify the appropriate principal diagnosis and procedure and all other appropriate secondary diagnoses and procedures. Assigns codes based on clinical documentation including procedures utilizing International Classification of Disease (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Serves as a subject matter expert in your assigned specialty and actively participates in coding meetings as a problem solver.

Essential Functions

• Reviews moderate to high complexity medical records to identify the appropriate principal diagnosis and procedure codes and all other appropriate secondary diagnoses and procedure codes
• Basic knowledge of pharmacology indications for drug usage and related adverse reactions.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Good organization, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills.
• Good analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making.
• Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Abstracts coded data and other pertinent fields in the hospital electronic health record. Ensures the accuracy of data input.
• Meets established quality and productivity standards.
• Stay abreast of coding principles and regulatory guidelines related to inpatient and/oroutpatient coding.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to continuously concentrate.
• Position may require some travel to other sites; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform job duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to concentrate and sit for long periods of time while reviewing electronic health records. Daily and weekly deadlines must be met in a fast paced office environment and/or at home environment.

Education, Experience and Certifications.
High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors Degree preferred. Advanced knowledge in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Pharmacology required. 2 years coding experience in acute care setting required. Current RHIT, RHIA, CPC-H, CIC or CCS required plus a passing score on the Coding test.

Preferred:

Pay Range

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program