University Hospital, Newark NJ

Responsibilities: The primary purpose of the Inpatient Coder position is to review hospital inpatient medical records and assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes and procedure codes that accurately reflect the reason for admission and patient acuity. Follows established hospital inpatient coding guidelines and utilizes Coding Clinic and other resources to ensure compliance with national coding guidelines. Qualifications: One (1) to two (2) years of satisfactory performance as an Inpatient Coder or Apprentice Inpatient Coder using ICD-10 required. Must obtain a Certified Coding Specialist certification within two (2) years of employment in this position, and must maintain this certification. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, Coding Clinic, POA, query guidelines required. Knowledge of CMS, Medicaid and third-party payer coding, billing and compliance regulations required. Experience and/or use of an encoder (Clintegrity 360) and Epic electronic...

Responsibilities: The primary purpose of the Outpatient Coder I position is to perform medical record review of clinic visits, radiology reports, laboratory requisitions, and/or other diagnostic testing/reports as assigned. The coder will identify the appropriate E/M visit charge for clinics only, and assign ICD-10 diagnosis code(s) and CPT procedure code(s) when appropriate to the encounter. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required. One (1) to two (2) years of medical records, outpatient coding experience (technical and hospital) required. Health Information Management or Health Information Technology (HIM or HIT) or a health-related field new graduates or senior students will be considered in lieu of experience. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, Coding Clinic guidelines required. Knowledge of outpatient ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding principles and guidelines required. Prior experience and/or use of an encoder...