Inpatient Medical Coder – Precise, DRG‑Focused

AAPC; Evesham Township (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Virtua is seeking a qualified Medical Records Coder to code inpatient, observation, outpatient surgery, invasive outpatients, and emergency department records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, and encoder. The role requires adherence to UHDDS guidelines and collaboration with CDI staff.

Two years of inpatient coding experience and familiarity with EHR systems are preferred. Onsite testing in Marlton, NJ is required prior to interview, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years inpatient records coding experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Ability to be detailed oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous experience with an electronic health record system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately reviews each record and knowledgeably utilizes ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, and encoder to accurately code all significant diagnoses and procedures according to AHA/AHIMA/UHDDS guidelines.
• Records coded include Inpatient, Observation, Outpatient Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department; sequences principal diagnosis and principal procedures per UHDDS.
• Utilizes ongoing knowledge and reference material regarding DRGs to validate DRG assignments.
• Accurately utilizes written federal and state regulations and guidelines regarding abstract data elements to assure uniformity of database.
• Records abstracted include Inpatient, Observation, Outpatient Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department; verifies data into computer system and uses downtime procedures if needed.
• Participates in maintaining DNB and accounts receivable goal.
• Maintains department level competencies and participates in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Decision making

Microsoft Windows

Electronic health record familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Anatomy & Physiology / Medical terminology

Coding education preferred or equivalent

Tools

Encoder

Electronic health record system

Job description

Virtua is seeking a qualified Medical Records Coder to code inpatient, observation, outpatient surgery, invasive outpatients, and emergency department records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, and encoder. The role requires adherence to UHDDS guidelines and collaboration with CDI staff.

Two years of inpatient coding experience and familiarity with EHR systems are preferred. Onsite testing in Marlton, NJ is required prior to interview, with comprehensive benefits offered.