[Hiring] MEDICAL RECORDS CODER II @Duke Health

Role Description

The Medical Records Coder II is a certified coder responsible for coordinating and reviewing the work of subordinate employees and assisting with training and continuing education programs. The role involves coding medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions and ensuring optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.

• Review complex medical records and accurately code primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Coordinate and 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.
• Consult with and educate physicians on coding practices and conventions.
• Communicate with nursing and ancillary services personnel for needed documentation.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes.
• Assist with special projects as required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications

• Advanced ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 coding conventions.
• Anatomy and Physiology knowledge.
• Medical Terminology proficiency.
• Extensive DRG/APC reimbursement knowledge.
• Coding software familiarity.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Data entry/CRT skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 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.
• 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)
  • Hospital Coding Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D)

Benefits

• Now offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus that will pay out in 4 equal installments over 24 months - 6-month increments.