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Hunterdon Health

Health Information Coder Inpatient

Hunterdon Health, Flemington, New Jersey, us, 08822

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Hunterdon Health

Health Infor Mgmt Sys

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc., 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ

Full-time

M-F 8A-4:30P, Day shift

Hiring Range: $30.29 - $37.86 Hourly

Req # 78906

Position Summary Position is responsible for ICD-9 and ICD-10 Inpatient/Outpatient coding of diagnosis and procedures. When reviewing documentation must be able to interact with all medical and clinical staff.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Codes and abstracts inpatient/outpatient records using ICD-10

Queries medical/clinical staff for clarification of documentation

Uses 3M360 computer assisted coding program for coding and tracking queries

Meets daily productivity standards, along with meeting Team Goal for DNFC (Discharge Not Final Coded)

Maintains current CCS certification and/or RHIT

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Must have Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Preferred:

Associate’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

Minimum 2-3 years coding experience

Preferred:

Minimum 2-3 years of hospital coding experience

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and/or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Preferred:

None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Proficient in ICD-9 and ICD-10, DRG Assignment, CPT-4 coding.

Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Preferred:

Previous use of 3M Assisted Coding System.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).

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