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Coding Analyst

companyAtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
locationWeymouth, NJ, USA
PublishedPublished: 12/24/2024
Full Time
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


POSITION SHIFT: Days

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

REQ_NUM: 07-36145

Hours Per Week 40

Holidays Required? No

Job Category: Information Technology

Location: Airport Commerce Center

Weekends Required? No


Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Coding Analyst is responsible for the accurate coding and abstracting of all charts. This position assists in the development of hospital specific coding guidelines and in the clarification of coding. The Coding Analyst ensures quality services by maintaining current knowledge of coding and DRG group changes, new clinical developments, and physician practices, and by relating this information to staff. This position actively interacts with the medical staff, ancillary departments and financial services to assure accurate and complete coding and statistical information.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CPC-H OR CCS required: RHIA or RHIT in addition to CCS/CPC-H preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology required. Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9 diagnosis, UB92, HCPCS and DRGs required. Must have minimum of 5 years' experience in Patient Accounts and Coding.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This sedentary position requires near visual acuity, finger and hand dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to department leadership.





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