CentraState Healthcare System
Overview
CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace. The Emergency Department (ED) Coder position supports the Health Information Management department, ensuring accurate assignment of ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 diagnosis and procedure codes to emergency department records in compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Reviews ED records to ensure complete and accurate documentation to support all diagnoses and procedures.
Accurately abstracts required data such as discharge dispositions, consultations and procedure/operative information with 95% accuracy.
Completes an average of 22–25 inpatient records, 50 surgical records, or 100 ED records in a 7.5‑hour day.
Assigns codes with a 95% DRG accuracy rate.
Monitors unbilled reports by identifying ED edits and makes appropriate coding changes.
Follows up on ED records not coded and records needing consultations or additional information.
Validates facility and procedure levels on the ED charge track according to hospital guidelines.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent with training in medical terminology and medical coding.
Minimum of one year of coding experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Well‑Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
Continuing Education / On‑site Training
A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
Magnet‑recognized healthcare facility
Compensation Range: $23.00 – $36.80 per hour
CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.
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Responsibilities
Reviews ED records to ensure complete and accurate documentation to support all diagnoses and procedures.
Accurately abstracts required data such as discharge dispositions, consultations and procedure/operative information with 95% accuracy.
Completes an average of 22–25 inpatient records, 50 surgical records, or 100 ED records in a 7.5‑hour day.
Assigns codes with a 95% DRG accuracy rate.
Monitors unbilled reports by identifying ED edits and makes appropriate coding changes.
Follows up on ED records not coded and records needing consultations or additional information.
Validates facility and procedure levels on the ED charge track according to hospital guidelines.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent with training in medical terminology and medical coding.
Minimum of one year of coding experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology and coding.
Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Well‑Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
Continuing Education / On‑site Training
A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
Magnet‑recognized healthcare facility
Compensation Range: $23.00 – $36.80 per hour
CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.
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