Billing Coordinator​/Coder Ambulatory - Obstetrics - Physician Practice

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Billing Coordinator / Coder is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day billing operations of the department and the hospital outpatient billing service utilizing a centralized medical information system. This position is responsible for accurately abstracting data following the Official International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10-Clinical Modification (CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Guidelines for Coding and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) directives across the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network.

Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the electronic medical record system. Queries physicians when appropriate.

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
• Minimum of 1 year of coding for professional services
• Strong understanding of physiology, medical terms and anatomy.
• Proficiency in computer skills including typing speed and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.
• Must be able to achieve and maintain appropriate coding quality and productivity as established by HMH Compliance

• Prior working experience with outpatient hospital ICD
  10 diagnosis, CPT procedural and E&M coding experience is desired

• Certified Coding Specialist or Certified Outpatient Coder or Certified Professional Coder or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based.

• An approved American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) coding credential.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!