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At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
 
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Short Description
Ensure the accurate coding of all encounter types:  Outpatient and Professional Fee
 
This will ensure the capture of the utilization of hospital resources for proper reimbursement, reporting of data, and quality of patient care.
 
Code all diagnoses and procedures documented in the medical record for the current encounter utilizing: ICD-10-CM, CPT or HCPCIS codes
 
Adhere to compliance regulations set by government, state, & the Cooper University Healthcare to ensure guidelines are met.
 
Code and Abstract each encounter into Cooper\u2019s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Financial system: ensure dates of services are correct, discharge disposition, and admission source/type
 
Ensure productivity and quality standards are met based on type of encounter
 
Ensure the proper calculation APCs for outpatient encounters
 
Enter necessary charges for services rendered into financial system
Education Requirements
New graduate, candidate close to graduation, candidate eligible for certification.
Those employed prior to 01/01/2021 were required to have an RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or other appropriate certification. Those hired after are required to have an RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CIC , COC, CPC-P, or any specialty credential accredited by AHIMA or AAPC.
License/Certification Requirements
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CIC , COC, CPC-P, or any specialty credential accredited by AHIMA or AAPC or accredited by AHIMA or AAPC within 6 months of hire. 
Special Requirements
Scheduled Days / Hours: Mon-Fri; License (or Certification):CCA Preferred; License (or Certification):CCS Preferred; License (or Certification):COC Preferred; License (or Certification):CODING CIC Preferred; License (or Certification):CPC Preferred; License (or Certification):CPC-P Preferred; License (or Certification):RHIA Preferred; License (or Certification):RHIT Preferred

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Cooper University Health Care
Website : http://www.cooperhealth.org