Coder, CPC

Job Title: Coder

Location: RWJ Hamilton

Department: Radiation Oncology

Req#: 0000199139

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Primary purpose of this position is to abstract charges and related diagnoses from radiation oncology records to ensure services billed are consistent with the record and ensure compliance with all clinical billing regulations. Works with faculty and staff to ensure accurate documentation of billable services.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma required
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certified through AAPC or obtain within 6 months of employment.

Scheduling Requirements:

Full Time Day

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Essential Job Functions:

Abstracts pertinent information from patient records,

Accurately codes primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures with CPT,ICD10 coding conventions,

Sequences the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines,

Exports or reviews charges in various computer software systems in a timely manner,

Identifies bundled charges and bills appropriately according to compliance guidelines, federal regulations and CCI coding initiatives

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer