Chapel Hill, NC · Remote
$24.98 - $35.91/hr
Minimum of twelve (12) months of OP coding experience or nursing experience in an ambulatory care ... Remote Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No ...
Chapel Hill, NC · Remote
$24.98 - $35.91/hr
Minimum of twelve (12) months of OP coding experience or nursing experience in an ambulatory care ... Remote Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No ...
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A Remote Nurse Coder is a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) who reviews medical records and translates healthcare services into standardized medical codes for billing and insurance purposes. They work from home, ensuring accurate coding for procedures, diagnoses, and treatments while staying compliant with medical coding regulations such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. Their role helps healthcare providers receive proper reimbursement and maintain accurate patient records. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding guidelines is essential for success in this position.
As a Remote Nurse Coder, your daily tasks typically involve reviewing patient medical records, assigning the appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, and ensuring accurate billing and compliance with healthcare regulations. You'll frequently communicate with physicians, coding auditors, and billing teams to clarify documentation and resolve discrepancies. Most roles require you to work independently, meet productivity targets, and stay up-to-date with coding guidelines and payer requirements. The remote nature of the job allows flexibility, but strong self-organization and reliable internet access are essential for success.
Remote Nurse Coders need a solid background in nursing combined with a strong understanding of medical coding guidelines, supported by RN licensure and often a certification such as CCS, CPC, or CRC. They commonly use coding software, EHR systems, and databases like Epic or Cerner to accurately translate clinical documentation into standardized codes. Attention to detail, time management, and strong communication skills help these professionals excel in a remote work environment and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. These competencies ensure precise reimbursement, compliance with regulations, and efficient workflow in a virtual setting.
$24.98 - $35.91/hr
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Posted 7 days ago
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
The Risk Adjustment Coordinator will be responsible for
analyzing and auditing medical records retrospectively as requested by
insurance companies as required by the third party payer under the value care
contracts. In addition, the Risk Adjustment Coordinator will be responsible for
working the EPIC WQ to reorder the Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC)
conditions in the top 12 for claim generation. The Risk Adjustment Coordinator
will complete Pre-Visit Planning reviews daily to improve HCC capture and HCC
Persistency.
Responsibilities:
Perform the payer audits as required under the Value Care contracts by performing validation of the providers and researching and responding to information requested by the payer.
Review the cases in the HCC Edit WQ to determine the HCC's that need to be reordered in the top 12 diagnoses before releasing on the claim for billing.
Assist with creation and updating education tip sheets and tools for providers and other clinical and OP CDI staff such as the HCC/RAF Pocket Guide, HCC Coding Tip Sheets by clinical conditions, and relevant information in the Clinical Documentation Handbook.
Perform pre-visit medical record reviews patient's upcoming clinic visit to identify conditions captured over the past 2 years that requires refreshing for the current calendar year. HCC conditions that impact HCC Persistency must be documented at least annually. The Risk Adjustment Coordinator creates queries/prompts to the provider according to the process defined and to facilitate appropriate clinical documentation to support the severity of illness, hierarchical condition categories, and complexity of care rendered to all patients.
Utilize the compliant query process according to guidelines, policy, and the AHIMA Standards of Practice. Communicate and collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff to expedite the resolution of queries/prompts.
Utilize software systems such as the PCIC dashboard and reports, excel spreadsheets to ensure accurate data collection both pre-visit and post-visit for reporting KPI metrics and outcomes.
Demonstrate responsibility for professional growth and development by actively learning and participating in the continuing education offerings provided. Maintain competence in documentation requirements, coding guidelines, and quality measures.
Other information:
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required.
Successful completion of the OP CDI Proficiency Test.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Must have one of the following: - AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) certification - AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) certification - CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CRC (Certified Risk Coder) - ACDIS (Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists) certification - RN (Registered Nurse) license - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license - Advance Practice Provider (NP or PA) license- Medical Doctor (MD) license
Professional Experience Requirements:
Minimum of twelve (12) months of OP coding experience or nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Strong knowledge of medical record documentation requirements and coding guidelines in accordance with third party payer, state and federal regulations.
Strong ambulatory care clinical knowledge of clinical indicators, disease processes, and treatment.
Must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Exhibit effective organizational skills, time management, ability to be flexible, and management of multiple priorities.
Strong critical thinking and sound judgement in decision-making.
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Shared Services
Organization Unit: HIM OP CDI
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $24.98 - $35.91 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Remote
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.