HIM Coder - Remote​/Voorhees; Per Diem CCS

Job Summary

Codes and abstracts hospital medical records (including Inpatients, Observation, Outpatient Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department) for diagnostic and procedural coding. Utilizes federal and state procedures/guidelines to assure accuracy of coding and abstracting and productivity standards. Collaborates with medical staff and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) staff to clarify documentation. Maintains performance in accordance with corporate compliance requirements related to coding and abstracting of medical records, and Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) assignment.

Location: Voorhees – 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type: On‑Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly

Hours:

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• Accurately review each record and use ICD‑10‑CM, ICD‑10‑PCS, CPT‑4, and encoder to code all significant diagnoses and procedures per AHA, AHIMA, and UHDDS guidelines and rules/conventions.
• Code records for Inpatient, Observation, Outpatient Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department; sequence principal (or first‑listed) diagnosis and principal procedures per documentation and UHDDS definitions.
• Utilize ongoing knowledge and reference material regarding DRGs to validate DRG assignments.
• Apply written federal and state regulations and guidelines on definitions and prioritizing abstract data elements to ensure database uniformity.
• Abstract required data into the computer system according to procedure, using equipment and processes appropriately to ensure efficient coding and abstracting.
• Participate in maintaining DNB and accounts receivable goals.
• Maintain department‑level competencies and engage in performance improvement activities.

• Minimum of two years inpatient records coding experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency performing functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Highly detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology / Medical terminology required.
• Coding education preferred or equivalent in years of experience.

• AHIMA Certification:
  Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required for all employees hired after 10/1/2025.

Hourly Rate: $26.22 – $40.65 (Non‑CCS). $28.63 – $44.54 (CCS). Rate varies based on experience and internal equity.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental, and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave, short‑term disability, optional long‑term disability, life and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance; and an employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.

Eligibility governed by applicable plan documents and policies.