Coder II PRN

Cooper University Health Care•Camden, NJ

32d•$28 - $46

About The Position

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Code all diagnoses and procedures documented in the medical record for the current encounter. Enter all code information in the HealthQuest system for facility coding in a timely manner. Adhere to compliance regulations set by government, state, & the Cooper Health System to ensure guidelines are met.

Requirements

0-2 required
3-5 preferred
Applicant must have demonstrated proficiency in coding multiple outpatient services including, but not limited to: Observation, Multi-specialty Oncology, Same Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Emergency Department, etc.
Knowledge of NCCI, OCE and LCDs mandatory
HS diploma or equivalent
Health Information Management / Coding / Billing
One or more of the following: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, COC, CPC, CCA, CCC, CIRCC, CCVTC and/or any of the Core Credentials or specialty credential of AAPC or AHIMA
Communication - Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
Demonstrated competency of the use of computer applications, hospital information systems, encoder and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Code all diagnoses and procedures documented in the medical record for the current encounter.
Enter all code information in the HealthQuest system for facility coding in a timely manner.
Adhere to compliance regulations set by government, state, & the Cooper Health System to ensure guidelines are met.