Outpatient Coder I

Outpatient Coder I Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time $31.29 - $32.75 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance Prescription drug insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Computer operation Anatomy knowledge Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Computer literacy English Outpatient High school diploma or

GED ICD-10 EMR/EHR

Health Information Technology Health Information Management Medical terminology 2 years Documentation review Communication skills Technical Proficiency Entry level Full Job Description About the Role The primary purpose of the Outpatient Coder I position is to perform medical record review of clinic visits, radiology reports, laboratory requisitions, and/or other diagnostic testing/reports as assigned. The coder will identify the appropriate E/M visit charge for clinics only and assign ICD-10 diagnosis code(s) and CPT procedure code(s) when appropriate to the encounter. What You'll Do Review outpatient medical records, including clinic visit documentation, radiology reports, laboratory requisitions, and other assigned diagnostic reports. Analyze clinical documentation to support accurate coding and billing. Determine and assign the appropriate Evaluation and Management (E/M) charges for clinic encounters only. Assign correct ICD-10 diagnosis codes based on documented conditions. Assign applicable CPT procedure codes when supported by the encounter documentation . What You'll Bring High School Diploma or equivalent required One (1) to two (2) years of medical records and outpatient coding experience (technical and hospital) required New graduates or senior students in Health Information Management (HIM), Health Information Technology (HIT), or a related health field will be considered in lieu of experience

Knowledge of:

Medical terminology Anatomy and physiology Disease processes Coding Clinic guidelines Knowledge of outpatient ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding principles and guidelines required Prior experience using an encoder (Clintegrity 360) and navigating an electronic medical record is a plus Ability to balance multiple and changing priorities Must be able to read, write, and speak English Excellent verbal and written communication skills required Detail-oriented, accurate, well-organized, and able to work independently Working knowledge of computers and ability to navigate the internet Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and shared files used daily Availability to work evenings and/or weekends as required What We Offer Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension Plan Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law) The expected hourly range for this position is $31.29- $32.75 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. About Us University Hospital is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. Apply Today We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we'd love to meet you