*In-Patient Coder
Location: Salem New Jersey
Description: Memorial Hospital of Salem is presently looking of *In-Patient Coder right now, this career will be placed in New Jersey. More details about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. -
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About us:
The Memorial Hospital of Salem County (MHSC) is a 140-bed, acute-care hospital, located in southern New Jersey just 40 miles south of Philadelphia. MHSC is accredited by The Joint Commission and offers 24-hour emergency care, a cardiac catheterization lab, intensive and critical care units and services including obstetrics, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics and physical therapy. The hospital services more than 100,000 people in Salem, western Cumberland and southern Gloucester Counties.
Our exceptional clinical care, healing environment, and commitment to quality patient care provide a wonderful working environment.
Description
The main function of the Corporate In-Patient Coding Specialist is to provide both inpatient and some outpatient coding support to Health Information Management departments at the facility level. In-Patient Coders review patient records and assign accurate codes for each diagnosis and procedure using ICD-9-CM and CPT / HCPCS (3M coding software), as well as appropriate coding references. This individual will be required to make independent decisions regarding accurate ICD-9-CM and CPT / HCPCS codes assignments. These decisions will play a key role in determining the reimbursement potential of CHS and adherence to coding compliance regulations and corporate policies developed to ensure accurate billing.
Qualifications
Required certifications include at least one of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Minimum three years ongoing coding and abstracting experience in ICD-9-CM, DRGs, and CPT / HCPCS, including modifiers and APCs required
Job
Health Information Management Services
Primary Location
NJ-Salem (Wilmington, DE region)
Organization
Memorial Hospital of Salem
Shift
Day Shift - with rotation if needed
Forecasted paid hours per shift
8
Forecasted hours per pay week
40
Employee Status
Full-time
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Memorial Hospital of Salem.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:44:59 GMT