Outpatient Coding Lead & Process Optimizer

Hudson Regional Hospital; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Hospital in Bayonne, NJ, is seeking an OP Coding Coordinator to oversee outpatient coding workflows, ensuring accurate documentation and coding of procedures and diagnoses. The role coordinates between clinical staff, coding teams, and billing to support compliant reimbursement and high-quality patient records.

The candidate should have at least associate degree, CPC or CCS, 3+ years outpatient coding, and experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• CPC or CCS credential required.
• Minimum 3 years outpatient coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and outpatient guidelines.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and coding software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily outpatient coding activities for timely, accurate coding.
• Review data for accuracy and compliance with guidelines and payer requirements.
• Liaise between coding staff, clinical departments, and billing.
• Provide ongoing education and training on coding updates.
• Monitor productivity and quality metrics; report findings.
• Support audits and implement corrective actions with compliance teams.
• Stay current with coding standards and regulatory policies.

Skills

ICD-10-CM knowledge

EHR systems proficiency

Coding guidelines expertise

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Tools

EHR systems

Coding software

Job description

Hudson Regional Hospital in Bayonne, NJ, is seeking an OP Coding Coordinator to oversee outpatient coding workflows, ensuring accurate documentation and coding of procedures and diagnoses. The role coordinates between clinical staff, coding teams, and billing to support compliant reimbursement and high-quality patient records.

The candidate should have at least associate degree, CPC or CCS, 3+ years outpatient coding, and experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and EHR systems.