Medical Records Coder I: ICD-10/CPT Coding Pro

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ, is seeking a skilled medical coder to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for discharged patient records. You will review clinical documentation to ensure coding aligns with payer requirements and compliance standards.

This role emphasizes accuracy, timely chart abstracting, and collaboration with clinicians to resolve documentation gaps. CCS certification and Epic training are preferred and help support audits and revenue integrity.

Qualifications

• Review clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Code office visits, procedures, and other services in accordance with payer requirements and organizational policies.
• Verify that documentation supports the codes and services billed; request clarification from clinicians when needed.
• Review charges before claim submission and correct coding errors or omissions.
• Research coding edits, claim rejections, and denials; make corrections and support appeals.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Code office visits, procedures, and other services in accordance with payer requirements and organizational policies.
• Verify that documentation supports the codes and services billed; request clarification from clinicians when needed.
• Review charges before claim submission and correct coding errors or omissions.
• Research coding edits, claim rejections, and denials; make corrections and support appeals.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Payer policy interpretation

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CCS certification

Tools

Epic Training

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ, is seeking a skilled medical coder to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for discharged patient records. You will review clinical documentation to ensure coding aligns with payer requirements and compliance standards.

This role emphasizes accuracy, timely chart abstracting, and collaboration with clinicians to resolve documentation gaps. CCS certification and Epic training are preferred and help support audits and revenue integrity.