Apprentice Inpatient Coder
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Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
About the Role
The primary purpose of the Apprentice Inpatient Coder position is to review hospital inpatient medical records and assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes and procedure codes that accurately reflect the reason for admission and patient severity. Follows established hospital inpatient coding guidelines and utilizes Coding Clinic and other resources to ensure compliance with national coding guidelines.
Responsibilities
What Youll Do
- Reviews inpatient hospital medical records to assign accurate ICD10 diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Ensures coding reflects the patients reason for admission and overall severity.
- Applies established inpatient coding guidelines consistently.
- Uses Coding Clinic and other approved coding resources to maintain compliance with national coding standards.
Qualifications
What Youll Bring
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Successful completion of ICD10 training and skill assessment as designated by the HIM department.
- Prior ICD10 coding experience preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology anatomy physiology disease processes Coding Clinic POA and query guidelines required.
- Knowledge of CMS Medicaid and thirdparty payer coding billing and compliance regulations preferred.
- Experience with encoder systems (Clintegrity 360) and Epic EHR is a plus.
- Ability to balance multiple and changing priorities.
- Must be detailoriented accurate organized and able to work independently.
- Working knowledge of computers and internet navigation required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel Outlook and shared files.
- May be required to work evenings and/or weekends.
What We Offer
- Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Compensation
In compliance with New Jerseys Pay Transparency Act the salary range for this position is TC/2700: Probationary Rate $39.33 - Job Rate $39.83- Two (2) Year Rate $41.03 .University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates relevant work experience education and training key skills internal equity market data and organizational needs.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nations leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients regardless of their financial situation.
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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community wed love to meet you.
University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. For more information visit for this job online
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