Duke Careers
Location
Durham, North Carolina
The Medical Records Coder II is responsible for accurately coding complex medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 conventions, ensuring specificity of diagnoses and procedures for optimal reimbursement. This role also involves coordinating and reviewing the work of subordinate employees and assisting with training programs.
Candidates must hold an active certification such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or HCS-D, with experience requirements varying based on the specific certification held. A strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and coding guidelines is essential for accurate application to inpatient and outpatient documentation.
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
Pursue your passion for caring with the Patient Revenue Management Organization, which is Duke Health's fully integrated, centralized revenue cycle organization that supports the entire health system in streamlining the revenue cycle. This includes scheduling, registration, coding, billing, and other essential revenue functions.
This position is 100% remote. All Duke University remote workers must reside in one of the following states:
North Carolina, Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
*Now offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus that will pay out in 4 equal installments over 24 months - 6-month increments.
Knowledge,skills and abilities
Advanced ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 coding conventions Anatomy and Physiology Medical Terminology Extensive DRG/APC reimbursement knowledge Coding software familiarity Effective written and verbal communication skills Data entry/CRT
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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
Degrees, licensures, 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) Homecare Coding
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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