CODER III

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care seeks a Coder III to join the coding team and handle high-acuity inpatient and complex outpatient accounts. This role supports timely billing by applying ICD-10-CM, ICD-PCS, HCPCS, and CPT references with precision.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of coding experience and a High School Diploma, with Associates degree preferred and professional credentials such as RHIA/RHIT/CPC/CIC or similar.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of coding experience required.
• High School Diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
• Certifications such as RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CIC/COC/CPC/CCA/CCC/CIRCC or AHIMA/AAPC core credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code high-acuity inpatient accounts and advanced outpatient services (e.g., Observation, Radiation Oncology, Chemotherapy Infusion, Cardiac Cath/Electrophysiology).
• Utilize ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT references to ensure accurate coding and timely billing.

Skills

Medical coding

Inpatient coding

Outpatient coding

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree Preferred

Tools

ICD-10-CM/PCS

HCPCS CPT

Job description

About us

At Cooper 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.