JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute · 11 hours ago
CODER III, PB
Edison, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$34.65/hr - $34.65/hr
3+ years expHackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to improving patient health and fostering a supportive workplace. The Physician Coder III is responsible for accurately coding and abstracting medical data according to established guidelines, ensuring compliance and quality in patient documentation.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assigns codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines and coding conventions
Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications
Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies
Reviews and verifies documentation supports existing diagnoses, procedures and other charges
Identifies reportable elements, complications, and other quality measures
Communicates with physicians to clarify information via the physician query process
Assign CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes
Proficient in Profee Coding and E/M guidelines (95/97, 2021 update)
Knowledge of and ability to address National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and National Coverage Determinations (NCD) / Local coverage determinations (LCD) edits
Maintains required productivity and quality requirements
Other duties and/or projects as assigned
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
Minimum of 3+ years of coding experience, Trauma Level 1 and Academic Teaching facility
Focused background in Physician and Profee coding with knowledge of E/M guidelines
Proficient in coding in office/outpatient procedures in an office and outpatient hospital setting
Strong understanding of physiology, medical terms and anatomy
Proficiency in computer skills including typing speed and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms
Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator Certification or Certified Coding Specialist or Certified Professional Coder
An approved American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) coding credential
Preferred
Multiple years of coding experience, Trauma Level 1 and Academic Teaching facility
Background in multi-specialty Physician services
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Company
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Offering New Jersey’s most comprehensive rehabilitation services, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a 94-bed facility located in Edison, NJ, serving residents of the tristate area for more than 40 years.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase