HIM FIELD CODER
Company: Liberty Health
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description HIM FIELD CODER Liberty Cares
With Compassion At Liberty Home Care we know that following an
illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can
greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcare professionals are
dedicated to offering recovery with independence to our patients.
We are currently seeking an experienced: HIM FIELD CODER Full Time
(North Carolina Based) Job Summary: Provides LHRS facilities with
accurate pre-authorization ICD coding and reports codes to facility
designated staff within a turn-around time of 5-15 minutes,
business days. Provides LHRS facilities with accurate ICD codes
during facility HIM staff new hires, vacation, extended leaves or
vacancy. Entering codes into facility EHR within a 24 business
hours following resident admit. Completes LHM home health and
hospice intake coding as assigned. Entering codes into EHR within
24 business hours following notification. Perform ICD code
analysis, as requested and report findings to LHM Senior Director
of Coding Reimbursement. Serve as an ICD coding resource,
responding to staff questions concerning ICD coding in a timely
manner. Works with other departments as needed to improve
documentation quality and/or to improve the processes which are
related to accurate ICD code assignment. Assist with training of
staff on ICD coding. Attends educational sessions pertinent to ICD
coding to ensure competency in LTC, home health & hospice coding.
Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Must be a high
school graduate Must be a Registered Health Information
Administrator/RHIA (BS) or Registered Health Information
Technologist/RHIT (AAS), AHIMA Certification required Extensive
knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding required 1-3 years of relevant coding
experience in the LTC and/or home health and hospice setting
preferred Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations preferred Must
be dependable, flexible, and able to work and cooperate well with
staff and have understanding, patience, and tact in working with
practitioners and others. Must be able to prioritize work
assignment and complete duties within specified timeframe, but also
be flexible to adapt to changing priorities. Excellent computer
skills Must have a valid N.C. driver’s license. Must have neat
professional appearance at all times. Visit www.libertyhomecare.com
for more information. Background checks/drug-free workplace. EOE.
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