Candidates must reside in PA NJ DE.

This is a 100% remote position. Must have previous coding experience.

Primary Responsibilities

Review medical record clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM and/or CPT codes for billing, internal and external reporting research, and regulatory compliance. Under the direction of the Manager of Coding and Data Operations, accurately code conditions and procedures to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AMA CPT Guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Abstracts relevant clinical information from the medical records. Assigns ICD-10-CM and/or CPT codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.
• Refers coding issues to Quality Coordinator in a timely manner for determination and guideline development.
• Maintains a coding accuracy rate of not less than 95% based on internal performance improvement reviews.
• Abstracts related demographic and clinical data and enters into computer and ensures that the details are consistent with statistical needs of the department. Coding productivity shall not be less than 100%.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Jefferson Health delivers state of the art healthcare services to patients throughout the Delaware Valley and southern New Jersey. Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) provides more than 8,400 students from nearly 40 states and 40 countries with 21st century professional education. Combined, we have over 30,000 employees.

Jefferson Health, with 14 hospitals (seven are Magnet designated by the ANCC for nursing excellence) and 40+ outpatient and urgent care locations, offers a broad range of primary and complex, highly specialized care that touches the lives of more than four million patients annually. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospital among the nation’s best in eight specialties. Jefferson Health also includes the NCI designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center; it is one of only 70 such centers in the nation.

Thomas Jefferson University has ten colleges and three schools that offer more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs. Our University is dedicated to inter-professional and transdisciplinary approaches to learning that offer a vibrant and expandable platform for professional education. Through this unique model, we are preparing our students for current and yet to be imagined careers.

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Educational / Training Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/Preferred

Additional Training Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required.

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information

Management preferred.

Licensing Requirements

Certificates/Licenses/Registration State

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required or

Certified Procedure Coder (CPC) Certification required or

RHIA or RHIT required

If RHIA or RHIT then CCS is required within one year from date of hire.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of two years inpatient or outpatient hospital coding experience.

If no prior coding experience, incumbent must have RHIA or RHIT, or related certifications.