Healthcare Billing & Coding Specialist

Meridian Health, Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Billing Coordinator / Coder to manage daily outpatient billing operations and accurately abstract data under ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines across the network.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of coding experience, and strong communication. Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite is essential. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of coding for professional services.
• Strong understanding of physiology, medical terms and anatomy.
• Proficiency in typing speed and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Must maintain coding quality and productivity as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate information from patient records for billing submission.
• Verify insurance information; communicate charges to patients.
• Ensure receipt of authorization/referral and complete forms.
• Analyze medical records for documentation deficiencies.
• Monitor coding and billing corrections daily.
• Assign CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes.
• Coordinate with physicians for missing documentation.

Skills

Clinical terminology

Typing speed

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Coding quality

Office & Google Suite

Education

High School diploma or GED

Coding certification preferred (AHIMA/AAPC)

Professional coding certification (e.g., CCS, CPC)

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Billing Coordinator / Coder to manage daily outpatient billing operations and accurately abstract data under ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines across the network.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of coding experience, and strong communication. Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite is essential. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits in New Jersey.