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Hackensack Meridian Health · 6 hours ago

Coder III, PB

Edison, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$34.65/hr - $34.65/hr

3+ years exp

Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. The Physician Coder III is responsible for accurately abstracting data and coding patient encounters, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.

Assisted LivingHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical

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

ICD-10-CM codingCPT codingHCPCS codingProfee codingE/M guidelinesMedical terminologyRegistered Health Information TechnicianCertified Professional CoderComputer skillsCommunication skills

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