Coder III

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey seeks a Coder III to code high-acuity inpatient and technical outpatient accounts, ensuring accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT coding for timely billing. 3–5 years of experience required with a High School Diploma; Associate Degree preferred.

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CIC and related credentials are recommended. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits as part of Cooper's commitment to employees, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of coding experience in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Professional credentials such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, COC, CPC, CCA, CCC, CIRCC, CCVTC and/or AHIMA/AAPC core credentials.

Responsibilities

• Code high acuity inpatient and/or technical outpatient accounts.
• Ensure accurate coding using ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS and CPT references.
• Support Revenue Cycle goals for timely billing.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM

CPT coding

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree Preferred

Job description

About Us

AtCooper University Health Care,our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Coder III demonstrates proficiency in coding high acuity inpatient accounts and/or coding of technical outpatient accounts including, but not limited to Observation, Radiation Oncology, Chemotherapy Infusion, Cardiac Cath/Electrophysiologyor Interventional Radiology and Surgery to support Revenue Cycle goals for timely billing. Utilizes International Classification of Disease (ICD-10-CM and PCS), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) including Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and other coding references to ensure accurate coding.

Experience Required

3-5 years required.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

Associates Degree Preferred

License/Certification Requirements

One or more of the following: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, COC, CPC, CCA, CCC, CIRCC, CCVTC and/or any of the Core Credentials or specialty credential of AAPC or AHIMA.

Salary Min ($)

USD $31.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $53.00