Emergency Department Coder
University Hospital
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
Über
Reviews emergency department medical records for accuracy and completeness Determines the correct hospital Evaluation and Management (E/M) level for each visit Assigns appropriate ICD‑10 diagnosis codes based on documented clinical findings Applies CPT procedure codes when applicable to the encounter Ensures coding reflects services provided in accordance with applicable guidelines
Qualifications
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H, CPC and/or CCA certification preferred Two (2) to three (3) years of medical records and outpatient coding experience required Technical and hospital outpatient coding experience required (physician coding does not qualify) Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and disease processes Knowledge of Coding Clinic guidelines Knowledge of CMS, Medicaid, and third-party payer coding, billing, and compliance regulations preferred Prior experience using an encoder (Clintegrity 360) preferred Experience with Epic electronic medical records is a plus Ability to balance multiple and changing priorities Ability to read, write, and speak English Strong verbal and written communication skills Detail-oriented, accurate, and well organized Ability to work independently Working knowledge of computers and internet navigation Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and shared files Availability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed
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
The expected hourly range for this position is $35.70 - $37.28 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 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.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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