HIM Coding Specialist, Health Information Management, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System•Ridgewood, NJ

1d•$39 - $49

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs second level of coding review prior to billing. Audits documentation quality indicators such as Office of the Inspector Generals (OIG) fraud targets, PEPPER reports, HAC and other quality measures. Generates reports and reviews findings with Medical Staff, Administration, and other disciplines.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Health Information Management required and RHIT certification (or eligible to sit for exam).
CCS required.
Three to five years ICD-9CM and ICD-10, and CPT-4 coding experience.
ICD-9CM, ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding, knowledge of encoder software, report writing skills, good interpersonal relationship skills.
Must be able to work independently.
Good problem-solving abilities.
Must be detail oriented.
Ability to relate to people and work closely with physicians as well as make decisions.

Nice To Haves

Excel spreadsheet, Access database and PowerPoint experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs second level of coding review prior to billing.
Audits documentation quality indicators such as Office of the Inspector Generals (OIG) fraud targets, PEPPER reports, HAC and other quality measures.
Generates reports and reviews findings with Medical Staff, Administration, and other disciplines.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision
Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities