Medical Coder

Green Key Resources; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking an Inpatient Coding Specialist in New Jersey. This role focuses on ensuring accurate coding compliant with regulations, supporting claims payment, and developing training for staff. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, CCS certification, and minimum five years' experience in inpatient coding. This contract position requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• CCS credential is necessary.
• Minimum of 5 years of inpatient coding experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate assignment of diagnoses and procedures based on regulations.
• Review coding-related denials and identify root causes.
• Conduct coding audits and support internal and external reviews.
• Deliver coding and documentation training for staff.
• Provide statistical reports and compliance data to management.

Skills

Encoder systems experience

EMR systems experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Denials management

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

CCS credential

Job description

This role ensures accurate, compliant inpatient coding by developing and maintaining rules, policies, and procedures aligned with national billing and coding standards. It supports claims payment, reimbursement, system configuration, and health data analytics to improve cost efficiency and compliance. The position also reviews coding in provider contracts, recommends reimbursement standards, and participates in developing coding guidelines.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Credentials: CCS required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of inpatient coding experience.
• Skills: Experience with encoder and EMR systems; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; denials management experience preferred.
• Other: Ability to manage multiple projects and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Ensure accurate assignment of diagnoses and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Serve as the department’s DRG expert and stay current on regulatory changes.
• Conduct advanced coding audits and support internal and external reviews.
• Review coding-related denials, identify root causes, and recommend corrective training or process improvements.
• Assist in implementing coding and quality-related policy updates.
• Develop and deliver coding and documentation training for staff, providers, and related departments.
• Provide management with statistical reports, audits, and compliance data.
• Collaborate with Quality and other departments on HACs, PSIs, complications, and ICD-10 coding needs.
• Adapt to changing departmental priorities and perform other duties as assigned.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

General Business

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Staffing and Recruiting