Revenue Cycle: Coding & Documentation Coordinator

Hunterdon Health; Bartles Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 71,407,000 - 89,257,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health is seeking a Coding and Documentation Coordinator to monitor financial and operational reports to ensure timely submission of inpatient and outpatient claims and to support the CDI team.

Primary duties include DNFB tracking, data collection, and collaboration with Patient Financial Services to resolve billing delays, with opportunities to impact overall revenue cycle efficiency.

Qualifications

• Related Associate's Degree or RHIT.
• Demonstrated competencies in Excel, Word and critical thinking.
• 1-3 years’ experience in the Revenue Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Follows-up daily on accounts aged beyond the day from coding and the turnaround time established for billing rejection resolution.
• Maintains an inventory listing of missing data and communicates barriers to resolution to the CDI/Coding Manager.
• Identifies root causes of delays and works with the HIM leadership team and Physician Advisor in the elimination of the root causes of billing delays.
• Creates a weekly DNFB status report.
• Assists with the query resolution and reporting procedures.
• Logs and tracks clinical validation audits and outcome.
• Assists with the resolution of HIM and Coding related edits.
• Assists with assigning accounts and providing necessary documentation to internal coders and external vendors.
• Assists with monthly operational reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Related Associate Degree or RHIT

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Hunterdon Health is seeking a Coding and Documentation Coordinator to monitor financial and operational reports to ensure timely submission of inpatient and outpatient claims and to support the CDI team.

Primary duties include DNFB tracking, data collection, and collaboration with Patient Financial Services to resolve billing delays, with opportunities to impact overall revenue cycle efficiency.