Health Information Coder Inpatient

Position is responsible for ICD-9 and ICD-10 inpatient/outpatient coding of diagnosis and procedures. Must interact with medical and clinical staff when reviewing documentation.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Coding and abstracting inpatient/outpatient records using ICD-10
• Querying medical/clinical staff for documentation clarification
• Using 3M360 computer assisted coding program for coding and query tracking
• Meeting daily productivity standards and team goals for Discharge Not Final Coded (DNFC)
• Maintaining current Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential

Qualifications:

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred
• Certifications: CCS and/or RHIT required
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years coding experience required; 2-3 years hospital coding preferred
• Skills: Proficiency in ICD-9 and ICD-10, DRG assignment, CPT-4 coding; excellent verbal/written communication; familiarity with 3M Assisted Coding System preferred

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, day shift

Hunterdon Health offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings, varying by employee status.

Salary range is approximate and dependent on experience, education, and specialty.