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Concord, New Hampshire, United States
Hybrid
Summary
This position starts in person with the potential to move remote. Must be available for in-person trainings and interviews
Under the general direction of the Director of Health Information Management Services/Privacy Officer and the specific supervision of the Manager Coding. This position serves as an expert resource for supporting multi-facility hospital coding operations, clinical documentation, manual and AI-assisted coding workflows. The role supports multiple disciplines that may include Inpatient, outpatient, emergency, observation, and specialty services. This position ensures the highest standards of coding accuracy, integrity, and compliance through expert analysis of clinical documentation, active validation of manual coding results, and engagement in audit and denial mitigation workflows. The Hospital Coding Resource validates AI generated output, responds to coding and documentation inquiries, leads training efforts, resolves backend edits, and collaborates across departments to enhance compliance and accurate reimbursement. This role is structured to support both remote and on-site environments and is a critical contributor to continuous quality improvement, coder development, and regulatory compliance.
Education
Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent (required) Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field.
Certification, Registration & Licensure
One of the Following Certifications Required: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). CPC credentialed coders with hospital-based experience may be considered.
Experience
-Minimum of 4 years hospital coding experience required.
Responsibilities
Preferred -Experience with AI-assisted coding platforms, auditing, denials response, and remote environments strongly preferred -Demonstrated ability to educate, coach, and mentor coders at all skill levels
Core Responsibilities
Knowledge and Skills
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Physical and Work Requirements
The physical demands and characteristics of the remote or on-site work environment described here are representative of those that may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
This position is classified as SEDENTARY per the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. It primarily involves prolonged periods of sitting while using a computer and engaging in
virtual communication platforms. The employee may occasionally be required to lift or carry items weighing up to ten pounds, such as reference materials or office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
Perform repetitive tasks involving keyboarding and data entry.
Use auditory and visual perception to interpret documentation, communicate via headset, or video calls, and navigate electronic systems.
Occasional physical movements may include reaching, bending, or standing briefly. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to digital screens.
The noise level in a remote setting is typically quiet. Employees are expected to provide a work environment conducive to focused, uninterrupted tasks, with minimal background distractions when participating in meetings or collaborative virtual sessions.
