The Outpatient Coder I is responsible for accurately abstracting patient data and assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with official coding guidelines and CMS directives across the Hackensack Meridian Health network. This role performs data entry into the electronic medical record, queries physicians when appropriate, and supports reimbursement and data collection activities.
Key duties include:
- Coding outpatient encounters, including diagnostic, surgical, and procedural information
- Reviewing clinical documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Communicating with physicians and advanced practice nurses when additional information is needed
- Identifying documentation deficiencies, reportable elements, complications, and quality measures
- Monitoring work queues for billing corrections
- Addressing NCCI, NCD, and LCD edits
- Maintaining productivity and quality standards
Requirements & Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of coding for professional services
- Strong understanding of physiology, medical terminology, and anatomy
- Proficiency in computer skills, including typing speed and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Ability to maintain required coding quality and productivity standards
- RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CPC certification
Preferred
- Experience with outpatient hospital ICD-10 diagnosis, CPT procedural, and E&M coding
- Orthopedics experience
- Prior EMR experience
- AHIMA or AAPC coding credential
Benefits & Perks
Benefits and perks
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Potential eligibility for performance-based incentives, bonuses, commissions, and shift differentials
Location
New Jersey, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago
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