Emergency Department Coder

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Emergency Department Coder position is to perform medical record review of emergency department records. The coder will identify the appropriate hospital E/M visit charge and assign ICD-10 diagnosis code(s) and CPT procedure code(s) when appropriate to the encounter.

Requirements

Two (2) to three (3) years of medical records and outpatient coding experience required
Technical and hospital outpatient coding experience required (physician coding does not qualify)
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and disease processes
Knowledge of Coding Clinic guidelines
Ability to balance multiple and changing priorities
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented, accurate, and well organized
Ability to work independently
Working knowledge of computers and internet navigation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and shared files

Nice To Haves

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H, CPC and/or CCA certification preferred
Knowledge of CMS, Medicaid, and third-party payer coding, billing, and compliance regulations preferred
Prior experience using an encoder (Clintegrity 360) preferred
Experience with Epic electronic medical records is a plus
Availability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed

Responsibilities

Reviews emergency department medical records for accuracy and completeness
Determines the correct hospital Evaluation and Management (E/M) level for each visit
Assigns appropriate ICD‑10 diagnosis codes based on documented clinical findings
Applies CPT procedure codes when applicable to the encounter
Ensures coding reflects services provided in accordance with applicable guidelines