Coder III, Professional Billing

AAPC; Edison (NJ); Remote; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Competitive benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

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 HM Health network. You will enter required information into the electronic medical record and query physicians when needed.

This is a remote position with opportunities to work from home while supporting a large health system committed to quality care, equity, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of coding experience in Trauma Level 1 and Academic Teaching facility.
• Proficient in office/outpatient coding with knowledge of E/M guidelines.
• Strong understanding of physiology, medical terms and anatomy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Abstract data following ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS guidelines for Coding and CMS directives across Hackensack Meridian Health network.
• Perform data entry of required abstracted patient information into the electronic medical record system.
• Query physicians when appropriate.

Skills

Coding experience

ICD-10-CM CPT HCPCS

Anatomy & physiology

Office/EMR data entry

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records system

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.

Minimum rate of $35.17 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.