New Jersey Licensed Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support efficient outpatient coding, the full-time New Jersey Licensed Outpatient Coder will accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and modifiers for various outpatient hospital encounters while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Codes medical record documentation for outpatient services, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines
• Meets established quality and productivity benchmarks while managing uncoded days effectively
• Collaborates with clinical and billing teams to improve documentation and optimize reimbursement

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Physician Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A) or Certified Outpatient Coder - Apprentice (COC-A) required; CPC or 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 and manage time effectively