ashememorial
Full-Time Coder-Physician Practices
Jefferson, North Carolina · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
ComplianceHIPAAEHR/EMRICD-10CommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- The Physician Practices Coder is responsible for accurate coding, documentation review, and charge entry for primary care Rural Health Clinic (RHC) services and specialty practices including oncology, orthopedics, obstetrics/gynecology, and urology utilizing Athena EMR.
- This position supports compliant coding practices for Evaluation & Management (E/M) services, preventive care, and procedural services while ensuring documentation specificity, revenue cycle integrity, and optimal reimbursement outcomes.
Responsibilities
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong coding knowledge, attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively with providers and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to maintain productivity and coding accuracy standards
- Perform charge entry in Athena EMR through real-time and retrospective workflows
- Link diagnoses and procedures appropriately to support clean claim submission
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- CPC, COC, CCS-P, or equivalent certification required or obtained within one (1) year of hire
- Minimum of one (1) year of coding and/or billing experience required
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
- Minimum Qualifications
- Basic computer proficiency required; Athena EMR experience preferred
Nice to have
- Associate degree preferred
- Basic computer proficiency required
- Athena EMR experience preferred
Skills
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Compensation
- Pay commensurate with experience
Benefits
- Benefits become effective the first of the month following employment, in accordance with hospital policy.
- For a full job description and complete benefits information, please contact Human Resources.
- Ashe Memorial Hospital | Health Information Management Department
- Health Information Management (HIM)
- Two (2) or more years of coding experience in Rural Health Clinic (RHC), FQHC, primary care, or physician practice settings preferred
- Understanding of rural health billing and reimbursement regulations
Company info
- "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high-quality health care."
- Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to have been voted Ashe's Best Place to Work from 2022-2025.
- Join an award-winning team recognized for excellence in healthcare, including Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice.
- This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while serving a close-knit mountain community.
- Position Details
Equal opportunity
- Employer
- Ashe Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants based on qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
- Ashe Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants based on qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities without compromising patient care.
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