Overview
Join to apply for the Coding Specialist role at RWJBarnabas Health
Req # : 0000213952
Category : Coder
Status : Full-Time
Shift : Day
Facility : RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department : Medical Records
Pay Range : $83,156.00 - $117,458.00 per year
Location : 2 Crescent Place, Oceanport, NJ 07757
Job Title : Coding Specialist
Location : System Business Office
Department Name : Medical Records
Req # : 0000213952
Status : Salaried
Shift : Day
Pay Range : $83,156.00 - $117,458.00 per year
Pay Transparency
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Qualifications
Required :
- Associates Degree
- Must have advanced coding education and training
- Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred :
Bachelor's degree preferredPrior coding supervisory experience and / or coding consultant experience preferredCCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, RHIT, RHIA, and / or RN also encouragedCertifications And Licenses Required :
CCS requiredEssential Functions
Reviews ICD10-CM / PCS coding performed by affiliate staff, inclusion of HIM Coding Supervisor and Quality Officer, for accuracy and completenessReviews HCPCS / CPT coding performed by affiliate staff, inclusion of HIM Coding Supervisor and Quality Officer, for accuracy and completenessReviews Discharge Status, Admission and Discharge Dates, and other related demographic information coded and entered by affiliate staff, inclusion of HIM Coding Supervisor and Quality Officer, for accuracy and completenessReviews Present on Admission POA indicators for all diagnosis coded and entered by affiliate staff, inclusion of HIM Coding Supervisor and Quality Officer, for accuracy and completenessReviews DRG and APC assignment performed by affiliate staff, inclusion of HIM Coding Supervisor and Quality Officer, for accuracy, dependent on payer and patient typeReviews Physician Queries performed by affiliate staff, inclusion of HIM Coding Supervisor and Quality Officer, for necessity, and accuracy and completenessReviews Evaluation and Management coding performed by affiliate staff, inclusion of employed physicians, for accuracy and completenessPerforms classroom training in ICD10-CM / PCS and CPT coding for affiliate staff at the Corporate Coding SchoolPerforms periodic ICD10-CM / PCS, CPT, DRG, and APC training sessions for affiliate staff, including research and preparation of presentations and maintenance of attendance recordsPerforms mentoring for HIM Quality OfficersReviews RAC recommendations for Medicare and Medicaid RACs and prepares appeal documents if applicablePrepares detailed written reports of review activitiesMaintains proper computer and written records of all review activityEffectively communicates coding recommendations and reasoning for the recommendationsPerforms regulatory coding research for HIM Coding Supervisors and Quality OfficersAssists internal and external Compliance counsel in external agency investigations, CIA and IRO reviews as requiredMay be required to assist in the formation of Corrective Action Plans for the affiliate staffMay be required to perform other related dutiesOther Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits And Perks
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level : Entry level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Health Care Provider
Industries : Hospitals and Health Care
J-18808-Ljbffr
