Coder Certified JUP Sr

Jefferson; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Sr. Certified Coder to support the Gastroenterology Department.

You will abstract clinical information from medical records and assign GI procedural ICD-10 and CPT/CDM codes in line with coding and reimbursement guidelines. You will maintain daily coding, charge entry, and reconciliation for all GI physicians, aiming for 95% accuracy and a daily productivity of 75–85 procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, plus completion of a HIM or related coding program.
• CPC certification required for the role.
• 1–2 years of physician coding experience preferred.
• Experience with GI coding and CPT/ICD-10 procedures is valued.

Responsibilities

• Abstract relevant clinical information from medical records for GI cases.
• Assigns GI procedural ICD-10 and CPT/CDM codes per guidelines.
• Maintain daily coding, charge entry, and reconciliation for GI physicians.
• Aim for 95% accuracy and 75–85 procedures daily; interact professionally with staff.

Skills

Medical coding

CPT/ICD-10 familiarity

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HIM coding program

CPC certification

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition1Job DetailsSr. Certified CoderJob DescriptionCoding Endoscopic Procedures for the Gastroenterology DeptESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Abstracts relevant clinical information from the medical records. Assigns GI Procedural ICD-10 and CPT/CDM codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelinesMaintains daily coding, charge entry, and reconciliation functions for all assigned GI Physicians, expecting 95% accuracy and productivity of 75 – 85 procedures daily.Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.Education:High School Diploma or GED required +Graduate of a HIM or related coding program .CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION :CPC certification requiredEXPERIENCE:1-2 years of Physician Coding experience preferredWork ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityThomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.Primary Location Address132 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.