Medical Records Coder I: ICD-9 Coding & Chart Analysis

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, New Jersey is seeking an experienced medical coder responsible for chart assembly, chart analysis, coding, and computer abstracting of discharged patient records. You will assign ICD-9-CM codes and ensure documentation supports billed services.

You will verify documentation, review charges, research coding edits, monitor work queues, stay current with payer policies, and uphold HIPAA confidentiality while applying teaching physician and resident billing rules as

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor coding work queues and complete assigned work within established timeframes.
• Stay current with coding updates, payer policies, and compliance requirements.
• Identify recurring documentation or coding issues and share guidance with clinicians and practice leadership.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.
• Apply teaching physician and resident billing rules when reviewing services involving residents and supervising clinicians.

Skills

Chart assembly

Chart analysis

Medical coding

ICD-9-CM coding

HIPAA compliance

Documentation review

Coding accuracy

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Summit, New Jersey is seeking an experienced medical coder responsible for chart assembly, chart analysis, coding, and computer abstracting of discharged patient records. You will assign ICD-9-CM codes and ensure documentation supports billed services.

You will verify documentation, review charges, research coding edits, monitor work queues, stay current with payer policies, and uphold HIPAA confidentiality while applying teaching physician and resident billing rules as