Inpatient Coder

Codes predominantly Inpatient records in accordance with all regulatory guidelines. Responsible for assigning both CPT procedure codes and ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes when applicable. Receives and reviews Inpatient reports on a daily basis (unbilled accounts, coding errors) to identify and correct accounts held for edits or missing information. Verifies appropriateness of ICD9 codes with CPT codes and / or charges. Refers identified issues to appropriate charge generating departments as appropriate. Must read, write and speak English. High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding with 2 years Inpatient or 4 years Outpatient coding experience in an acute care setting preferred. Completion of the following courses required: Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology and Disease Process. Completion of the following courses preferred: Pharmacology and Pathology. Knowledge of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) preferred. AAS or BA degrees or clinical background preferred. CCS/RHIT/RHIA/LPN/RN preferred. Must obtain CCS within 2 years of employment. Successful completion of on-site personnel general orientation. Successful completion of department specific orientation. All new hires must attend the Corporate Compliance coding school unless years of Inpatient coding experience is greater than 4 years. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and organizational skills required. Must maintain a professional demeanor. Must display a proven analytical capability and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Located in Belleville, NJ, hugging the borders of suburbia and city, Clara Maass is a community hospital that offers patients expert care in a technology-rich environment, close to home. Nicknamed "Hospital In The Park" because of its close proximity to lovely Branch Brook Park, site of the famous cherry blossom festivals, Clara Maass Medical Center is a 465-bed facility serving primarily residents of Essex, Hudson, and Bergen Counties. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE