Coder III, Professional Billing

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Physician Coder III to accurately abstract data per ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines across the HMN network. You will perform data entry into the electronic medical record system and query physicians as needed.

This is a remote position. A High School diploma or GED is required, along with 3+ years of coding experience, preference for Trauma Level 1/Academic Teaching facility background, and AHIMA/AAPC credentials.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3+ years of coding experience, preferably in Trauma Level 1 or academic teaching facilities.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and E/M guidelines.
• Proficient in medical terminology and anatomy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in MS Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Abstract data per ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines for CMS directives.
• Enter abstracted patient data into the EMR system.
• Query physicians when necessary to ensure coding accuracy.

Skills

Trauma Level 1 coding experience

Physician/profee coding knowledge

E/M guidelines knowledge

Office/outpatient coding

Strong communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

AHIMA/AAPC credential

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Physician Coder III is responsible for accurately abstracting data following the Official International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10-Clinical Modification (CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Guidelines for Coding and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) directives across Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the electronic medical record system. Queries physicians when appropriate.

This is a remote position.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 3+ years of coding experience, Trauma Level 1 and Academic Teaching facility.
• Focused background in Physician and Profee coding with knowledge of E/M guidelines.
• Proficient in coding in office/outpatient procedures in an office and outpatient hospital setting.
• Strong understanding of physiology, medical terms and anatomy.
• Proficiency in computer skills including typing speed and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Multiple years of coding experience, Trauma Level 1 and Academic Teaching facility.
• Background in multi-specialty Physician services.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator Certification or Certified Coding Specialist or Certified Professional Coder.
• An approved American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) coding credential.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred

• An approved American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) coding credential.