Certified Coding Auditor

DaMar Staffing; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & vision plans

403b retirement plan with companymatch

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Life Insurance

Job summary

St. Josephs Health is seeking a certified coder to accurately abstract data per ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and CMS directives. You will input required patient information and consult with physicians as needed to ensure coding accuracy.

A strong foundation in medical terminology and anatomy is essential, along with proficient typing and MS Office skills. The role emphasizes maintaining coding quality and productivity in accordance with compliance standards, with opportunities within a supportive

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified Professional Coder with 2–3 years of coding for professional services.
• Strong understanding of physiology, medical terms and anatomy.
• Proficiency in typing speed and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Abstract data following ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS guidelines and CMS directives.
• Enter abstracted patient information into the system.
• Query physicians when appropriate to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing speed

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for accurately abstracting data following the Official International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10-Clinical Modification (CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Guidelines for Coding and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) directives. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the system. Queries physicians when appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.


• Certified Professional Coder with Minimum of two to three year of coding for professional services


• 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


• Must be able to achieve and maintain appropriate coding quality and productivity as established by compliance

About Us

St. Josephs Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organizations outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nations 100 Best Places to Work in Health Care.

Benefits Eligibility:

• Competitive salary


• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans


• 403b retirement plan options with company match


• Health & Wellness Non-Profit Health System eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness


• PTO, and paid holidays


• Tuition reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program


• LTD :Long Term Disability


• Life Insurance Options


• Onsite Day care Program Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.


• 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency

St. Josephs Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.