Certified Health Information Coder (ICD-10) & Audit Expert

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Wellness Time Off

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Valley Health System (New Jersey) seeks an experienced clinical coder to review billed services and advise on corrections. You will assist with payor and government audits, and respond to denials while keeping compliance in view.

Expect to stay current with ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, CPT guidelines and reimbursement processes. Collaboration with physicians and VMG staff is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• CPC (AAPC) certification required.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines.
• Experience with reimbursement systems and payer audits.
• Strong communication and teamwork with physicians and VMG staff.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and provides recommended corrections of billed services.
• Assists in reviews and responses to payor and governmental audits.
• Supports/replies to payor denials and patient inquiries.
• Researches new coding guidelines and codes; supports compliance staff.

Skills

Medical Terminology

ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM

CPT-4 Coding

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

CPC (AAPC) certification

Degree in Health Services Management or Business

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Valley Health System (New Jersey) seeks an experienced clinical coder to review billed services and advise on corrections. You will assist with payor and government audits, and respond to denials while keeping compliance in view.

Expect to stay current with ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, CPT guidelines and reimbursement processes. Collaboration with physicians and VMG staff is essential in this role.