Coder I

Job overview

The Coder I role is onsite in Statesville, NC. Compensation is not specified. The position reports to the Lead Coder and supports accurate billing and statistical reporting for outpatient and emergency department records. The coder assigns diagnosis and procedure codes, reviews records for medical necessity, and follows up with physicians when needed. Timely, accurate coding and unbilled-account monitoring support the hospital's billing and record-processing work.

What you'll do

• Code outpatient and emergency room records using standard classification systems
• accurately code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT nomenclatures
• monitor and process unbilled accounts
• review records for medical necessity and query physicians when necessary
• monitor emergency and outpatient unbilled reports
• perform computer-related tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

coder i

full-time

statesville nc

medical coding

outpatient records

emergency room records

icd-9-cm

cpt

rhit

ccs

ahima

iredell memorial hospital

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma and RHIT or CCS credential with current AHIMA accreditation or certification, plus one year of medical-record-related coding experience. The role requires access to patient health information and reports to the Lead Coder.

About the employer

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.