Lead HIM Coder - Remote

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

1d•$33 - $53•Remote

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.

Requirements

6-10 years required
High School Diploma or GED.
One or more of the following: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC, COC, CPC, CCA, CCC, CIRCC, CCVTC required.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Lead and primary contact for the Coder II and Coder IIIs.
Assists the Assistant Director with oversight of daily operations of the Coding Team with scheduling and monitoring of Work Queues.
Ensures that aging accounts are monitored, rectified and processed for billing; strive to have accounts coded within the 4-day bill hold. Assist with review of denials.
Demonstrates proficiency in coding high acuity inpatient accounts with ability to support coding of hospital-based outpatient accounts including Cardiac Cath/Electrophysiology and/or Interventional Radiology to support Revenue Cycle goals for timely billing.
Utilizes International Classification of Disease (ICD-10-CM and PCS), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) including Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and other coding references to ensure accurate coding.