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Senior Coding Specialist

Senior Coding Specialist

CarePoint Health SystemJersey City, NJ, US
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About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing

and highly-regarded hospitals – Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital, and Hoboken University

Medical Center. CarePoint united these three area hospitals to provide 360 degree coordinated care by

integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over

4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey, and each year

provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative

medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and

healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare

landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

The Senior Coding Specialist will be responsible for verification of services, coding, abstracting and data

entry of inpatient and outpatient medical records in adherence to regulatory guidelines and reporting

requirements for appropriate reimbursement and statistical analysis / reporting.

The successful candidate will be able to :

Assigns accurate diagnosis and procedure codes to patient records using ICD-10-CM & PCS and

CPT Coding Schemes.

  • Reviews medical record for proper assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes according to aha

coding guidelines, CMS regulations

  • Utilizes all available resources to properly assign diagnosis and procedure codes
  • Communicates with physicians when documentation is not complete or when clarification is

    • required for accurate code assignment

  • Ensures complete processing of records for each day coded and completes departmental procedure

    • when unable to code a record due to lack of sufficient information

  • Reports work status to team leader in established format meets specified departmental

    • productivity / quality standards

    o Inpatient Coding 1-3 per hour

    o Outpatient Coding 5-10 records per hour

  • Performs as technical support for clinical documentation specialists Corrects patient type and

    • validates correct operative / revenue code for ops and same day procedures

    Abstracts required data from patient records and performs data entry functions for required data

    elements and ICD-10-CM &PCS and / or CPT codes

  • Verifies patient demographic data for accuracy and completeness by comparing data in computer

    • system with the medical record

  • Abstracts required data from the medical record, including, but not limited to, attending physician,

    • discharge disposition, ICD-10 CM and / or CPT diagnosis and / or procedure codes, and physician

    consultation

  • Completes data entry / coding correction function according to department policy

    • Assists in the processing of outpatient medical records

  • Retrieves and verifies receipt of emergency room records
  • Notifies appropriate departments when records have not been received.

    • Contributes to the overall operation of the department to ensure that customers receive quality

    services

  • Performs applicable functions in the hospital computer system
  • Locates, pulls, and files records and / or reports
  • Complies with policies and procedures related to medicolegal matters including confidentiality,

    • release of information and patient’s rights

  • Recognizes and reports problems, errors, and discrepancies in medical records to team leader
  • Retrieves and verifies receipt of ER records
  • Performs other duties as requested

    • What We're Looking For

    High School Graduate / GED; Associate Degree preferred.

  • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Health Information Management required; 8+ preferred.
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) / Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to pick up concepts quickly.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Hands-on experience with Meditech a plus!

    • What We Offer

    Competitive pay

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with Company match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Advancement and career development opportunities

    • Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If

    you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if

    you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious

    exemption from CarePoint

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