Anatomy, Auditing, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Clinical Nursing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), High School Diploma, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Physiology, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Quality Management, Typing, Writing Skills
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. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the system. Queries physicians when appropriate.
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Certified Professional Coder with Minimum of two to three 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
- Must be able to achieve and maintain appropriate coding quality and productivity as established by compliance
St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation's "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care".