Coding Abstractor, Full Time

Back Coding Abstractor, Full Time Iredell Health System Statesville, NC Apr 10, 2026 Job Description Apply Job Type Full-time Description The Coding Abstractor is responsible for adding the correct referral source, discharge disposition, and admitting/attending MDs. Has full access to patient health information. Coding Abstractor will work on-site. If satisfactory quality and productivity standards are met, an option for remote work is possible.

Shift:

M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent required. Current AHIMA or AAPC credential (RHIA / RHIT / CCS / CCA / CPC / CPC-H) preferred. Excellent communication, computer and typing skills required. Ability to tolerate viewing computer monitor for extended periods of time. Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and various medical specialties. Ability to read handwritten documentation, detail oriented, and able to work with increasing independence. Ability to professionally cope with stressful situations. Able to identify problematic situations / issues and work with management to resolve or improve them.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Must pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires normal vision/hearing range (+/- assistive devices such as glasses or hearing aids) and absence of color-blindness. 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