University Hospital
Newark, NJ, USA
Overview
About the Role The primary purpose of the Apprentice Inpatient Coder position is to review hospital inpatient medical records and assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes and procedure codes that accurately reflect the reason for admission and patient severity. Follows established hospital inpatient coding guidelines and utilizes Coding Clinic and other resources to ensure compliance with national coding guidelines.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do Reviews inpatient hospital medical records to assign accurate ICD‑10 diagnosis and procedure codes. Ensures coding reflects the patient’s reason for admission and overall severity. Applies established inpatient coding guidelines consistently. Uses Coding Clinic and other approved coding resources to maintain compliance with national coding standards.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring High School Diploma or...
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Healthcare IT
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