Outpatient coder

Job Summary :Codes and abstracts outpatient medical records for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with Federal and State Regulations according to ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 / HCPCS coding methodologies for diagnoses and procedures.Department : Health InformationLocation : Englewood Health, Englewood NJ.Status : Full TimeShift : DaysHours : 8 : 00am - 4 : 00pmJob Essentials :• Codes ED, ambulatory surgery, infusion, and observation records accurately according to coding principles and guidelines.• Consults with physicians when clarification is needed.• Abstracts statistical data.• Enters data on PC.• Completes charge entry sheets for ED patients as applicable.Education Requirements :• RHIT, RHIA or CCS required with previous coding experience. CCS eligible accepted with a minimum of 2 years of outpatient coding experience in an acute care setting.• Demonstrated proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 / HCPCS coding systems.• Experience with 3M Encoder, ClinTrac abstracting and EHR systems is preferred.Englewood Health, one of New Jersey's leading hospitals and healthcare networks, delivers nationally recognized inpatient and outpatient care through its hospital and network of physician practices, urgent care centers, and imaging centers.Englewood Hospital, founded in 1890, consistently earns high marks for clinical excellence and patient safety. It is recognized as a 2022-23 Best Regional Hospital by US News & World Report, holds the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A' (spring 2023), and was named a Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital (2022).Englewood Hospital is nationally recognized for nursing excellence, earning a fifth consecutive designation by the Magnet Recognition Program in 2021.The Englewood Health Physician Network a coordinated network of more than 600 office-based and hospital-based providers offers primary care, specialty care, and urgent care at more than 140 locations in five counties across northern New Jersey.Areas of clinical excellence offered by the health system include cardiac surgery and cardiac care, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, primary care, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and women's health, as well as bloodless medicine and surgery and minimally invasive robotic surgery.Englewood Health's focus on health equity and population health encompasses outreach to underserved communities to enhance individual and public health, prevent disease, support lifelong wellness, reduce the burden of mental health challenges and substance use disorders, and meet the cultural, social, and holistic needs of specific populations.With its high-quality, culturally sensitive inpatient care, outpatient services, and community health and wellness programs, Englewood Health delivers a healthcare experience that puts patients at the center.Last updated : 2024-08-27