Outpatient Coding Lead: Training, Compliance & Efficiency

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

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in Bayonne, NJ, is seeking an OP Coding Coordinator to oversee outpatient coding workflows, ensure accuracy, and support revenue cycle management. This role collaborates with clinical staff, coding teams, billing, and compliance to optimize documentation and reimbursement.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in HIM or Medical Coding, CPC or CCS certification, and at least 3 years in outpatient coding, with strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or related field.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in outpatient medical coding.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems and outpatient coding guidelines.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily outpatient coding activities to ensure timely and accurate coding of medical records.
• Review coded data for accuracy and compliance with ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines and payer requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between coding staff, clinical departments, and billing teams to resolve coding discrepancies and clarify documentation.
• Provide ongoing education and training to coding personnel on coding updates, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Monitor coding productivity and quality metrics, generating reports and recommending process improvements to enhance coding efficiency.
• Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to support internal and external coding audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Stay current with industry coding standards, payer policies, and healthcare regulations to ensure organizational compliance.

Skills

CPC credential

CCS credential

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS

EHR proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related discipline

Tools

EHR systems

coding software

Job description

Hudson Regional Health in Bayonne, NJ, is seeking an OP Coding Coordinator to oversee outpatient coding workflows, ensure accuracy, and support revenue cycle management. This role collaborates with clinical staff, coding teams, billing, and compliance to optimize documentation and reimbursement.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in HIM or Medical Coding, CPC or CCS certification, and at least 3 years in outpatient coding, with strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS and