Outpatient Coding Specialist

3 weeks ago


Hackensack, New Jersey, United States Hackensack Meridian Health Full time
About the Role

At Hackensack Meridian Health, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the field of healthcare. As an Outpatient Coder IV, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our coding practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assign codes for reimbursements, research, and compliance with regulatory requirements, utilizing guidelines and coding conventions.
  • Account for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications.
  • Analyze medical records and identify documentation deficiencies.
  • Review and verify documentation supports existing diagnoses, procedures, and other charges.
  • Identify reportable elements, complications, and other quality measures.
  • Communicate with physicians to clarify information via the physician query process.
  • Assign CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes.
  • Maintain required productivity and quality requirements.
Requirements
  • High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
  • Minimum of 4+ years of coding experience, Trauma Level 1 and Academic Teaching facility.
  • Strong understanding of physiology, medical terms, and anatomy.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, including typing speed and accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in coding Ancillary Accounts, such as Diagnostic Radiology and Cardiology.
  • Proficient in coding Emergency Department and Infusion-based services, such as Oncology.
  • Proficient in coding Observation and Procedure Room services, such as Endoscopies and Cardiac Cath.
  • Proficient in coding all outpatient services, especially Operating Room procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified in at least one of the following: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

We're looking for a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our team. If you're passionate about coding and committed to delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply.



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