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Atlantic Health System HIM Coder - OP in Newton, New Jersey
Responsible for coding medical records according to coding guidelines to ensure accurate and timely codes for bills to be processed. Reviews medical record documentation, assigns appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes, and investigates and resolves diagnosis coding issues. Assists in the maintenance of client billing records and statistics.
Principal Accountabilities:
Assigns codes in accordance with ICD - 10, CPT, and E/M coding guidelines to provide statistical information for research, reimbursement and analysis of quality of care.
Investigates and resolves coding issues.
Acts as a liaison between coding guidelines and codes.
Researches and prepares bills for reimbursement, outpatient, physician offices, and charge backs.
Maintains account records and researches inquiries; resolves inaccuracies; follows up on outstanding and open bills; contacts insurance companies and/or payers periodically for current status of account.
Responds to questions from patients, insurance companies, payers, etc..
Assists with the preparation of accounts payables for signature and submission and runs status of collections reports on account receivables.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
AHIMA coding certification CPC
Minimum 1 year of coding experience in an acute care setting or relevant.
Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, disease processes.
Proficiency in CPT4, E/M, ICD-10 coding.
Preferred:
- Prior admin or assistant experience.
ABOUT US
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
NJ Sustainable Business
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.