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Outpatient Coder - Orthopedics - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health·North Bergen, New Jersey

$35/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 7 days ago
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Outpatient Coder - Orthopedics - Physician Practice · $35/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +39% vs. median posted rate for administration roles in New Jersey ($25.39/hr, n=292)
  • 7 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$5.75/hr · lowesthighest · $296/hr
this role: $35.17/hrmedian $25.39/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 292 posted administration roles in New Jersey rates. This role sits in the 63rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 39% above the New Jersey median for administration roles.

The Outpatient Coder is responsible for accurately abstracting and assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to clinical services for reimbursement and data collection. They also assess clinical documentation, query physicians for missing information, and monitor billing work queues to ensure compliance.

Overview 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 Outpatient Coder I 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.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of an Outpatient Coder I at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Assigns codes to clinical services performed for use in reimbursement and data collection Accountable for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic, surgical, and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications. Assesses clinical documentation and communicates with physicians and advanced practice nurses for additional information when documentation for proper coding is missing or incomplete Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies. Identifies reportable elements, complications, and other quality measures. Daily monitoring of WQ's for billing corrections. Assign CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes. Knowledge of and ability to address National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and National Coverage Determinations (NCD) / Local coverage determinations (LCD) edits. Maintains required productivity and quality requirements. Complies with HMH Organizational policies, procedures, and standards of behavior; maintains patient record Reports unusual circumstances, possible risk factors, errors, and discrepancies to management. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications: Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required: 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 Education,

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of professional coding experience. A professional certification such as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CPC is required.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite
  • Communication skills
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Medical terminology
  • CPT coding
  • Electronic medical record
  • HCPCS coding
  • Typing accuracy
  • Data abstraction
  • ICD-10-CM coding
  • NCCI edits
  • Billing corrections
  • Clinical documentation assessment
  • NCD/LCD guidelines

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$35/hr
Location
North Bergen, New Jersey
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Closes
Sep 8, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hackensack Meridian Health

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Preferred: Prior working experience with outpatient hospital ICD10 diagnosis, CPT procedural and E&M coding experience is desired Licenses and Certifications Required: Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator Certification or Certified Coding Specialist or Certified Professional Coder. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 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! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $35.17 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience

  • Years of relevant work experience.
  • Education and
  • Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills

  • Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
  • Geographic
  • Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
  • Internal
  • Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
  • Budget and
  • Grant
  • Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Market context

New Jersey administration roles stay detail-heavy

In New Jersey, administration roles in healthcare often draw steady demand because offices need staff who can manage insurance communication, documentation, and day-to-day coordination. These positions are competitive when candidates bring computer literacy, comfort speaking with insurers, and prior medical reimbursement experience; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time. Before applying, review whether your experience with reimbursement workflows and patient-facing or insurer-facing communication matches the posting.

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