New Jersey Licensed Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support accurate coding for outpatient hospital encounters, the full-time New Jersey Licensed Outpatient Coder will assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and modifiers while working remotely and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and payer policies.

Key responsibilities

• Codes medical record documentation for various outpatient services, including Emergency Room and Same Day Surgical records
• Collaborates with Clinical Documentation Improvement and billing teams to optimize documentation and reimbursement
• Maintains compliance with medical coding policies and stays updated on outpatient coding changes

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Physician Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) preferred
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Experience using an encoder and EMR systems
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment under pressure