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Inpatient Coding Quality Officer I - (All Other Payer)

RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Oceanport, NJ
7 days ago
$75,597.00 - $117,458.00

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Job Description

As an Inpatient Coding Quality Officer I at RWJBarnabas Health, you will ensure coding accuracy and integrity for inpatient encounters. You will leverage your expertise in coding and compliance to educate and support a team while maintaining high quality standards. Join us to make a significant impact in healthcare delivery and community health.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and DRG assignment
  • Critically analyze inpatient medical records for coding accuracy
  • Manage SMART pending queues for acute care facilities
  • Educate and coach coders on coding principles and assignments
  • Maintain an excellent organizational average accuracy rate
  • Monitor and report on coding processes and outcomes

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in experience
  • 4+ years acute care coding and/or auditing experience with a Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years acute coding and/or auditing experience without a Bachelor's degree
  • Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding
  • Knowledge of billing and coding regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPC-H, RHIT, RHIA, and/or RN

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts through partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon)