CentraState Healthcare System-posted 3 days ago
$23 - $37/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Freehold, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace. CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity available for an Emergency Department (ED) Coder to support the Health Information Management department. The ED Coder is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 diagnosis and procedure codes to emergency department records. This role ensures proper identification of facility and procedure-level codes in compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.

  • Reviews ED records to ensure complete and accurate documentation to support all diagnoses and procedures.
  • Accurately abstracts required data such as discharge dispositions, consultations and procedure/operative information with 95% accuracy.
  • In a 7.5 hour day completes an average of 22-25 inpatient records, 50 surgical records, or 100 ED records.
  • Assigns codes with a 95% DRG accuracy rate.
  • Monitors unbilled report by identifying ED edits and makes appropriate coding changes.
  • Follows-up on ED records not coded and records needing consultations or additional information.
  • Validates facility and procedure levels on the ED charge track according to hospital guidelines.
  • High school diploma or equivalent with training in medical terminology and medical coding.
  • A minimum of one year of coding experience required.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and coding required.
  • Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
  • Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
  • Continuing Education / Onsite Training
  • A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
  • Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
  • Magnet recognized healthcare facility
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