Outpatient Coder I: ICD-10/CPT Expert | Growth & Impact

DaMar Staffing; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; 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 network. Responsibilities include coding for reimbursement, data collection, and querying physicians for missing documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of professional coding experience, and strong medical terminology knowledge. Excellent communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of coding for professional services.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes to clinical services for reimbursement and data collection.
• Abstract patient encounters including diagnoses, procedures, and complications.
• Communicate with physicians for additional documentation as needed.
• Maintain coding quality and productivity per policy.
• Adhere to CMS guidelines and NCCI/NCD LCD edits.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing speed

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

High School diploma or GED

AHIMA/AAPC credentials preferred

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Outpatient Coder I to accurately abstract data per ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines across the network. Responsibilities include coding for reimbursement, data collection, and querying physicians for missing documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of professional coding experience, and strong medical terminology knowledge. Excellent communication and basic computer skills are essential.