Coder I, Full Time

Back Coder I, Full Time Iredell Health System Statesville, NC Feb 25, 2026 Healthcare IT Job Description Apply Job Type Full-time Description The Coder/Abstractor accurately codes all diagnoses and procedures for correct billing and accurate statistical using ICD-9-CM and CPT nomenclatures. Also monitors and processes unbilled accounts and performs various computer-related tasks. Codes all outpatient and emergency room records using standard classification systems accurately and in a timely manner. Reviews records for medical necessity and queries physicians when necessary. Monitors ER and/or Outpatient unbilled report to maintain timely coding. Has full access to patient health information.

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M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, graduating to remote Requirements High School Diploma required. RHIT or CCS required. Current accreditation or certification by AHIMA. 1-year Medical Record related experience, coding required. Excellent computer and typing skills required. Knowledge of all office equipment including microfilm reader printers. Knowledge of medical terminology. Anatomy and physiology and the various medical specialties. Ability to read various handwriting, detail oriented, and ability to work independently. Ability to handle stress in a mature and professional manner. Ability to identify problem situations and implement actions for improvement. Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time in order to handle medical records in file areas. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires normal vision/hearing range; absence of color-blindness. Must be able to distinguish letters and numbers. Email me jobs like this About Iredell Health System Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital, Iredell Wound & Hyperbaric Center, Iredell Home Health, corporate wellness programs, a skilled nursing facility and a physician network. Iredell offers convenient and easy access to state-of-the-art diagnostics and comprehensive health services. Centers of Excellence include Women's and Children's; Cardiovascular; Cancer Care; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. While more and more independent hospitals are being purchased by large for-profit chains, the leadership of Iredell Health System continue to believe - as did the original trustees who signed the certificate of incorporation- that the community is well-served by a locally-owned, locally-operated hospital. Without shareholders or distant corporate offices, all profits remain in the community to provide services, modern equipment and highly skilled staff. Awards American Heart Association & American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Quality Award American Diabetes Association Diabetes Center Recognition Award The Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center designation American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer Certified Community Cancer Program Blue Cross Blue Shield (Blue Distinction) Distinction Center+ for Hips and Knees & Maternity Care PNC Excellence in Healthcare Award for Quality of Care Charlotte Business Journal (4 consecutive years ) Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Award Healthiest Employers (2 consecutive years) Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems Top 13 Acute-Care hospitals in North Carolina Healogics Center of Distinction & Center of Excellence Awards Company Profile