Apprentice Inpatient Coder

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

4h•$39 - $41

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Apprentice Inpatient Coder position is to review hospital inpatient medical records and assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes and procedure codes that accurately reflect the reason for admission and patient severity. Follows established hospital inpatient coding guidelines and utilizes Coding Clinic and other resources to ensure compliance with national coding guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Successful completion of ICD‑10 training and skill assessment as designated by the HIM department.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, Coding Clinic, POA, and query guidelines required.
Working knowledge of computers and internet navigation required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and shared files.
Must be detail‑oriented, accurate, organized, and able to work independently.
Ability to balance multiple and changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Prior ICD‑10 coding experience preferred but not required.
Knowledge of CMS, Medicaid, and third‑party payer coding, billing, and compliance regulations preferred.
Experience with encoder systems (Clintegrity 360) and Epic EHR is a plus.
May be required to work evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

Reviews inpatient hospital medical records to assign accurate ICD‑10 diagnosis and procedure codes.
Ensures coding reflects the patient’s reason for admission and overall severity.
Applies established inpatient coding guidelines consistently.
Uses Coding Clinic and other approved coding resources to maintain compliance with national coding standards.