Coding Specialist

Coding Specialist

Req # : 0000170284

Category : Coder

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Day

Facility : Emergency Medicine Associates

Department : Administration - Physicians

Location : Hybrid,

Hybrid,

1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ 07109

Job Overview :

Coding Specialist for Acute Care (Hospitalist / Intensivist) and Emergency Services reporting to EHM Service Line. Work closely with the Revenue Cycle team to ensure a high level of satisfaction and success.

Communicate with Management on any documentation opportunities identified that can impact the revenue cycle.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

Must have three to five years of Coding experience

CCS (coding inpatient and outpatient), CPC (certified professional coder) or CCS-P (certified coding specialist physician based) certification

• Must maintain required CEU s
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and medical record documentation
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CDM, CPT and HCPCS codes and reimbursement policies.
• Excel Experience

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and organizational skills

Must display a proven analytical capability and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Location :

Three days per week on site at Clara Maas Medical Center; two days per week remote.

Preferred :

• Knowledge and experience of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding with 3-5 year of coding experience
• EPIC experience

Certifications and Licenses Required :

CPC (certified professional coder) or CCS-P (certified coding specialist physician based) certification

Scheduling Requirements :

• Working Shift, Monday-Friday (Hybrid)
• Day Shift
• Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions :

• Collaborates with the RCM division of the service line to enhance physician education through documentation
• Responsible for review down code reports, ensure coders are educated on physician documentation practices and oversight of coding and billing work queues
• Work closely and foster strong relationships with physicians and APPs within our service line to ensure the best documentation practice
• Communicates and works day to day with the EHM Revenue Cycle Management
• Collaborate with the Revenue Cycle team identify and resolve revenue integrity processes / workflow and / or to enhance physician s coding / documentation
• Responsible for reporting out any barriers and accountable for reporting out variances to coding distribution levels, denials and / or backlogs to work queues
• Responsible for reviewing coding and reconciliation reports to ensure all documentation and education opportunities were identified to support our revenue cycle.
• Reviews Physician Queries performed by affiliate staff, for necessity, and accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews provider charging and coding for accuracy
• Effectively communicates coding recommendations and reasoning for the recommendations.
• Prepares written reports and documents on reviews conduct
• May be required to perform other related duties.
• Projects as needed

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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