Role Description
Please note: While remote, we are only considering candidates in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Alabama.
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Reviews and analyzes inpatient medical record documentation to assign accurate and compliant ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, and MS-DRG/APR-DRG groupings.
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Ensures proper reimbursement, supports quality reporting, and maintains compliance with official coding guidelines, payer regulations, and organizational policies.
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Works independently while collaborating with clinicians, CDI, and revenue cycle teams as needed.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification.
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Previous hospital coding experience.
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CCS certification.
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Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
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Vigilance and keen attention to detail.
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Proper phone and email etiquette for frequent hospital and private provider exchanges.
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Excellent time management to meet deadlines and productivity targets.
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Intermediate computer skills.
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Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
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Understanding of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS.
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Knowledge and experience using an encoder and EMR required.
Requirements
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Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
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Ability to work under pressure.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to meet quality and productivity standards.
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Ability to interact effectively with other staff members to complete certain aspects of the job.
Benefits
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Medical Plan
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Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
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Dental Plan
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Vision Plan
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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- Healthcare FSA
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- Dependent Care FSA
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Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
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Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
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Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
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Disability Benefits β Long Term Disability (LTD)
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Disability Benefits β Short Term Disability (STD)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Commuter Transit
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Commuter Parking
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Supplemental Life Insurance
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- Voluntary Life Spouse
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- Voluntary Life Employee
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- Voluntary Life Child
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Voluntary Legal Services
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Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
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Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
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Voluntary Pet Insurance
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Paid Time-Off Program