Coder, Certified, Health Information Management, Full Time, Day

DaMar Staffing; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

FSAs & commuter plans

Supplemental benefits

Holidays & PTO

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Fitness center discount

Day care discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Kraft Center seeks an experienced ICD coder to review billed services, assist in payor audits, and respond to denials. CPC (AAPC) certification and extensive ICD-9/ICD-10-CM knowledge are required. On-site, Day shift, 40 hours per week, with robust benefits and growth opportunities.

The role supports the VMG enterprise, stays current with coding guidelines, and collaborates with physicians and VHS staff to ensure compliant, accurate coding throughout the revenue cycle.

Qualifications

• CPC (AAPC) certification required.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles is required.
• Experience with reimbursement systems is required.
• Eight to ten years' experience in ICD coding is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts reviews and provides recommended corrections of billed services for VMG enterprise.
• Assists in reviews and responses to payor and governmental audits of billed services.
• Assists the CBO in replying to payor denials and patient inquiries as it relates to services billed.
• Reviews and researches new coding guidelines and codes.
• Assists the staff of the VHS corporate compliance.

Skills

ICD-9 CM/ICD-10 CM Coding

Medical Terminology

CPT Coding

Practice management software

People skills

Education

CPC (AAPC)

Bachelor-level degree in Health Services/related field

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Experience Required

Eight to ten years' experience and expertise in ICD-9 CM/ICD-10 CM Coding is required.

Minimum Education Required

PROFESSIONAL

License(s) Required

No

Expected Start Date

09/15/2026

Compensation

$32.36 - $40.45 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Conducts reviews and provides recommended corrections of billed services as it relates to clinical documentation for the VMG enterprise. Assists in the reviews and responses to payor and governmental audits of billed services. Assists the CBO in replying to payor denials and patient inquiries as it relates to services billed. Reviews and researches new coding guidelines and codes. Assists the staff of the VHS corporate compliance.

EDUCATION:

CPC (AAPC) required. Degree in Heath Services Management, Business or other related field preferred. Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM/ICD-10 CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines required. Extensive knowledge of reimbursement systems required. Extens

EXPERIENCE:

Eight to ten years' experience (college degree can be substituted for years of experience) and expertise in ICD-9 CM/ICD-10 CM Coding.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Medical Terminology, ICD-9 CM/ICD-10 CM and CPT-4 Coding, Ability to relate to people and work closely with physicians and other VMG staff. Computer skills and knowledge of practice management software.

Job Location

Kraft Center

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $32.36 - $40.45 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR6500

Job Type

Full Time