Emergency Department Coder

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Emergency Department Coder position is to perform medical record review of emergency department records. The coder will identify the appropriate hospital E/M visit charge and assign ICD-10 diagnosis code(s) and CPT procedure code(s) when appropriate to the encounter.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

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

What You’ll Bring

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

Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law)

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.

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.

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

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