HIM Coder – IP, Part Time

CentraState Healthcare System

Inpatient coder coding acute care, psychiatric, hospice, and newborn records for Atlantic Health System’s New Jersey healthcare network. Maintaining CMS-compliant reimbursement, productivity, and accuracy.

Posted 8/17/2026part-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coding inpatient records with a focus on ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRGs, ensuring compliance with CMS policies and Official Coding Guidelines. Proficient in abstracting patient information and maintaining high accuracy and productivity standards in coding practices.

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CCS CertificationICD-10-CM KnowledgeICD-10-PCS KnowledgeDRG KnowledgeCoding Experience

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Hard Skills

Inpatient CodingDiagnosis CodingProcedure CodingUHDDS ValidationCoding Guidelines ComplianceAbstracting InformationReimbursement OptimizationAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology Knowledge

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

EPICCACMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CCS Certification

Industry Keywords

CMS PoliciesOfficial Coding GuidelinesEthical Coding StandardsCoding Priority WQConcurrent Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Code inpatient records, capturing all diagnoses, POA indicators, and procedures, and validate key UHDDS elements
Abstract pertinent information from patient records to accurately reflect the patient’s encounter
Review CDI concurrent review notes and work with the CDI Team to ensure optimal code capture
Ensure optimal reimbursement in compliance with CMS policies and procedures and Official Coding Guidelines
Implement the AHS physician query process when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear
Complete coding of all discharges and encounters while meeting the minimum productivity requirement of 10 per day and a 95% accuracy rating
Code assignments include inpatient acute care, inpatient psych, inpatient hospice, and newborn cases
Monitor the Coding Priority WQ throughout the day and clear cases each day
Ensure cases never remain on any WQs for more than 3 days
Keep abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
Work with the assigned Lead to review coding questions and participate in coder feedback sessions and coding meetings
Bring identified concerns to leadership
Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by the American Health Information Management Association
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduate or GED
CCS—AHIMA’s Certified Coding Specialist certification
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRGs
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and pathology
2–5 years of coding experience in ICD-10 and DRGs
EPIC and CAC experience beneficial
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance