Certified Hospital Coder II (NHRMC Only)

Novant Health - Wilmington, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Wilmington, NC

Hospitals

About the position

The Certified Hospital Coder II position at Novant Health is a fully remote role focused on abstracting and coding medical data specifically for Outpatient surgery and Observation accounts. The role requires adherence to productivity and accuracy standards, with ongoing training and assessments provided to ensure proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding. Team members are expected to work independently while also collaborating with supervisors and peers to maintain high-quality coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and code medical data at the Certified Hospital Coder II level.
• Focus on Outpatient surgery and Observation accounts as assigned.
• Receive training upon hire through the education team or specific onboarding plans.
• Monitor progress and assist team members to achieve productivity and accuracy expectations.
• Participate in assessments to evaluate knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding.
• Work overtime as required by organizational business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of outpatient coding experience with relevant certifications (CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, CIC, or CPC-A) required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and CPT coding classification system.
• Advanced level Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Knowledge in Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology.
• Basic computer skills including data entry and navigation of windows-based software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and utilize coding resources.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with EPIC and 3M Encoder software.
• Working knowledge of disease processes, APC classification, and reimbursement structures.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Specialty coding experience.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Professional growth opportunities
• Supportive team environment