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Hunterdon Health
Health Information Coder Inpatient
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What they do
A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
$64,086 / year median in New Jersey
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Position Summary Position is responsible for ICD-9 and ICD-10 Inpatient/Outpatient coding of diagnosis and procedures. When reviewing documentation must be able to interact with all medical and clinical staff. Primary Position Responsibilities Codes and abstracts inpatient/outpatient records using ICD-10 Queries medical/clinical staff for clarification of documentation Uses 3M360 computer assisted coding program for coding and tracking queries Meets daily productivity standards, along with meeting Team Goal for DNFC (Discharge Not Final Coded) Maintains current CCS certification and/ or
RHIT Qualifications Minimum Education :
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Must have Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Preferred:
Associate's Degree Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :Required:
Minimum 2-3 years coding experiencePreferred:
Minimum 2-3 years of hospital coding experienceLicense, Registry or Certification :
Required:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Preferred:
None Knowledge, Skills and/orAbilities :
Required:
Proficient in ICD-9 andICD-10, DRG
Assignment, CPT-4 coding. Excellent verbal/written communication skills.Preferred:
Previous use of 3M Assisted Coding System. Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance