Health Information Coder Inpatient

DaMar Staffing; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health is seeking a professional Medical Coder to perform ICD-9/ICD-10 inpatient and outpatient coding of diagnoses and procedures, interacting with medical and clinical staff for clarification.

Responsibilities include coding and abstracting records using ICD-10, querying documentation, and using the 3M360 computer assisted coding system. A CCS and/or RHIT certification is required, with 2–3 years hospital coding experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold CCS and/or RHIT certification.
• 2–3 years of hospital coding experience.
• Proficient in ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract inpatient/outpatient records.
• Query clinicians for documentation clarification.
• Use 3M360 computer assisted coding for coding and tracking.
• Meet daily productivity and team goals (DNFC).
• Maintain current CCS/RHIT certification.

Skills

ICD-9/ICD-10 coding

DRG assignment

CPT-4 coding

Interpersonal communication

3M360 coding

Education

High School Diploma

CCS Certification

RHIT Certification

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

3M360 system

Job description

Position Summary

• Position is responsible for ICD-9 and ICD-10 Inpatient/Outpatient coding of diagnosis and procedures. When reviewing documentation must be able to interact with all medical and clinical staff.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts inpatient/outpatient records using ICD-10
• Queries medical/clinical staff for clarification of documentation
• Uses 3M360 computer assisted coding program for coding and tracking queries
• Meets daily productivity standards, along with meeting Team Goal for DNFC (Discharge Not Final Coded)
• Maintains current CCS certification and/ or RHIT

Qualifications

• Minimum Education:
• Required:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Preferred:
• Associate’s Degree
• Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
• Required:
• Minimum 2-3 years coding experience
• Preferred:
• Minimum 2-3 years of hospital coding experience
• License, Registry or Certification:
• Required:
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Preferred:
• None
• Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
• Required:
• Proficient in ICD-9 and ICD-10, DRG Assignment, CPT-4 coding.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Preferred:
• Previous use of 3M Assisted Coding System.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).