About this opportunity
Saint Peter‘s Healthcare System lists this Sr. Certified Coder opportunity in new brunswick, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sr. Certified Coder
Clinical Document-Coding Mgmt
The Sr. Certified Coder will:
In accordance with established coding principals and guidelines assigns appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes to all applicable records - (concurrently/discharge) on patient units. Collaborates with coding supervisor for managing workflow and distribution of discharged records to non-senior coding staff. Responds to inquiries from fellow coders, regarding coding questions or concerns. Collaborates with clinical documentation nursing specialists to ensure quality documentation practices. Assists physicians, hospital personnel and others as needed with coding and billing inquiries. Reports discharged not final billed (DNFB) problems to coding supervisor.
Requirements:
Knowledge of coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required.
A minimum of five (5) years of inpatient coding experience required.
Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills required.
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.
Saint Peter‘s offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.
You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter‘s .
Worksite address
new brunswick, NJ, 08933, US
Who can apply
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