CODER III, INPATIENT - REMOTE

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a Coder III to code high-acuity inpatient and select outpatient accounts (including Observation, Oncology, Imaging, and Interventional Radiology) to support timely billing.

You will use ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS and CPT coding references to ensure accuracy and compliance. A 3–5 year coding background and a High School/GED are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of coding experience required.
• Proficiency in inpatient and outpatient coding workflows.

Responsibilities

• Code high acuity inpatient accounts and outpatient procedures to support Revenue Cycle goals.
• Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS and CPT coding references to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

HCPCS CPT coding

Coding references

Education

High School / GED

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/Electrophysiology or 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/GED required.

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 required.