Outpatient Coder, Ambulatory - Health and Wellness Center

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Outpatient Coder I to accurately abstract data per ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines across the HMH network. You'll enter required information into the EMR and query physicians as needed.

Qualified candidates hold at least a GED, have 1 year of outpatient coding experience, and possess strong medical terminology and communication skills. AHIMA/AAPC credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 1 year of coding for professional services.
• Strong understanding of physiology, medical terms and anatomy.
• Proficiency in computer skills including typing speed and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Must be able to achieve and maintain coding quality and productivity as established by HMH Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Abstract data following ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines.
• Enter abstracted patient information into the EMR system.
• Query physicians when appropriate.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing speed

Verbal/written communication

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Outpatient Coder I is responsible for accurately abstracting data following the Official International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10-Clinical Modification (CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Guidelines for Coding and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) directives across the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the electronic medical record system. Queries physicians when appropriate.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 1 year of coding for professional services
• Strong understanding of physiology, medical terms and anatomy.
• Proficiency in computer skills including typing speed and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
• Must be able to achieve and maintain appropriate coding quality and productivity as established by HMH Compliance

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Prior working experience with outpatient hospital ICD10 diagnosis, CPT procedural and E&M coding experience is desired

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator Certification or Certified Coding Specialist or Certified Professional Coder.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• An approved American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) coding credential.