Outpatient Coder

Overview

Outpatient Coder Jobs in Newark, USA at University Hospital

Position: Outpatient Coder I

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Review outpatient medical records, including clinic visit documentation, radiology reports, laboratory requisitions, and other assigned diagnostic reports.
• Analyze clinical documentation to support accurate coding and billing.
• Determine and assign the appropriate Evaluation and Management (E/M) charges for clinic encounters only.
• Assign correct ICD-10 diagnosis codes based on documented conditions.
• Assign applicable CPT procedure codes when supported by the encounter documentation.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One (1) to two (2) years of medical records and outpatient coding experience (technical and hospital) required
• New graduates or senior students in Health Information Management (HIM), Health Information Technology (HIT), or a related health field will be considered in lieu of experience
• Knowledge of:
  • Medical terminology
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Disease processes
  • Coding Clinic guidelines
• Knowledge of outpatient ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding principles and guidelines required
• Prior experience using an encoder (Cl integrity 360) and navigating an electronic medical record is a plus
• Ability to balance multiple and changing priorities
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Detail-oriented, accurate, well-organized, and able to work independently
• Working knowledge of computers and ability to navigate the internet
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and shared files used daily
• Availability to work evenings and/or weekends as required

What We Offer

• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

The expected hourly range for this position is $31.29- $32.75 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Title: Outpatient Coder

Company: University Hospital

Location: Newark, USA

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