Atlantic Health Services

Atlantic Health in Summit, NJ is seeking a Medical Coder to accurately assign ICD-9-CM codes to discharge diagnoses and handle chart abstraction and information requests. The role requires ensuring documentation supports billed codes and following HIPAA guidelines. Responsibilities include coding office visits and procedures, verifying documentation, correcting coding errors, researching edits and denials, and staying current with payer policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Responsible for chart assembly, chart analysis, coding, and computer abstracting of all discharged patient medical records. Accurately assigns ICD-9-CM codes to all discharge diagnoses and processes requests for patient information. Makes decisions on codes and functions to be assigned in each instance including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and other complex classifications. Principal Accountabilities: Code office visits, procedures, and other services in accordance with payer requirements and organizational policies. Verify that documentation supports the codes and services billed; request clarification from clinicians when needed. Review charges before claim submission and correct coding errors or omissions. Research coding edits, claim rejections, and denials; make corrections and support appeals. Monitor coding work queues and complete assigned work within established timeframes. Stay current with coding updates, payer...