CODING QUALITY REVIEWER EDUCATOR - REMOTE

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced health information management coding specialist to join our team. You will review clinical documentation, assign and validate ICD-10/PCS codes, and ensure coding accuracy across inpatient and outpatient accounts.

The role involves educating and mentoring coding staff, staying current with payer policies and national standards, and supporting compliant revenue cycle operations. Experience in nursing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of coding practices within the HIM department.
• Review clinical documentation, coding, and billing for compliance with national coding standards, payer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Educate and train coding staff on best practices and updates in coding guidelines to enhance overall coding performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of coding practices within the HIM department.
• Conduct thorough reviews of clinical documentation, coding, and billing processes to ensure compliance with standards and payer requirements.
• Educate and train coding staff on current best practices and coding guideline updates to improve performance andRevenue Cycle efficiency.

Skills

Coding inpatient accounts

ICD-10

PCS coding

Complex outpatient coding

Nursing experience

Education

High School/GED

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

• Ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and quality of coding practices within the HIM department.
• This role involves conducting thorough reviews of clinical documentation, coding, and billing processes to ensure compliance with national coding standards, payer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Also, plays a crucial role in educating and training coding staff on best practices and updates in coding guidelines to enhance overall coding performance and revenue cycle efficiency.

Experience Required

3 years experience required, 6 – 10 years experience preferred

Applicant must have demonstrated proficiency in coding inpatient accounts, ICD-10, PCS coding and/or complex outpatient coding of Observation, Radiation Oncology, Chemotherapy Infusion, Surgery, Cardiology Cath, EP and/or Interventional Radiology. Previous clinical experience in Nursing a plus.

Education Requirements

High School/GED Required

Technical/Vocational School Preferred

License/Certification Requirements

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