Job Overview:

The job function of a coder includes interpreting a patient s medical record and assigning the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes per current coding guidelines, ICD-10-CM and CPT codes. Coders responsible for coding within the specified bill hold. Coder will abstract necessary transfer/statistical data per facility guidelines.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma
• 2 years coding experience in medical records hospital setting

Preferred:

• Certification/Licensure: CCS, CPC preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift- 8:00am - 4:00pm

• Monday-Friday
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Codes all diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for the category of patient encounter/M, ICD-10- CM, CPT. Maintains error rate <10%
• Contacts physicians/other practitioners regarding cases lacking documentation for coding purposes
• Responsible for maintaining/reconciling OP Coding work queues.
• Assists internal requestors with assignment of codes
• Performs coding/abstracting of OBV accounts on a timely basis to comply with the hospitals benchmark bill hold, charges OBS hours and performs Carve outs
• Ensures OP DNFB is maintained at specified bill hold
• Communicate errors/concerns to coding vendor to ensure accuracy of coding and adherence to Rahway policy and procedures.
• CCA and Nthrive
• Works appropriate Optimum OP bill hold queues , obs hours, BAM charges, Obs hours for IP accts.
• Codes Wound care, RON and SDS/SDM accts
• Cover Coding Coordinator duties when needed
• Maintain 95% productivity rate

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.