Job Title: Coder
Location: RWJ Hamilton
Department: Radiation Oncology
Req#: 0000199139
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview
Primary purpose of this position is to abstract charges and related diagnoses from radiation oncology records to ensure services billed are consistent with the record and ensure compliance with all clinical billing regulations. Works with faculty and staff to ensure accurate documentation of billable services.
Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma required
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certified through AAPC or obtain within 6 months of employment.
Scheduling Requirements
Full Time Day
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Essential Job Functions
Abstracts pertinent information from patient records,
Accurately codes primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures with CPT, ICD10 coding conventions,
Sequences the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines,
Exports or reviews charges in various computer software systems in a timely manner,
Identifies bundled charges and bills appropriately according to compliance guidelines, federal regulations and CCI coding initiatives
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)
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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