Coder

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Exhibit expertise in coding a specific outpatient service type to facilitate timely billing and achieve revenue cycle objectives.

• Utilize ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, CPT, and various other coding references.

• Address coding edits related to NCCI, OCE, LCD, and others.

• Review comprehensive medical records to identify principal and secondary diagnoses, procedures, and complications.

• Accurately sequence diagnoses and procedures while assigning ICD-10 and CPT codes.

• Conduct charge reconciliation to guarantee accurate posting, compliance, and reimbursement.

• Maintain productivity levels while achieving a 95% accuracy rate.

• Hold accounts when additional information is needed.

• Communicate with CDI, management, and medical staff as necessary.

• Stay updated on coding literature and current coding guidelines.

• Share coding knowledge with team members.

• Complete tasks and special projects as assigned by management.

• Collaborate as a team member to achieve departmental objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience in outpatient coding.

• High School diploma or GED is required.

• Vocational or Technical School education is preferred.

• Background in Health Information Management, Coding, or Billing is preferred.

• Credential in good standing with AHIMA or AAPC.

• New graduates, candidates nearing graduation, or those eligible for certification are encouraged to apply.

• Employees hired after 01/01/2021 must secure an RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CIC, COC, or other specialty credentials accredited by AHIMA or AAPC within one year of hire.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and colleagues.

• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

• Proficiency in using computer applications, hospital information systems, encoders, and Microsoft Office applications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Continuing education opportunities available both inside and outside the hospital.

• Equal employment opportunity for all.

• Reasonable accommodations provided as needed.