Coder - Physician Practice - CPC Required
Listed compensation
$26-$39.11/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
- Abstract billing for outpatient evaluation and management codes, minor surgical procedure(s) and HCPCS (supplies and pharmaceuticals) codes from provider documentation to include; assignment of CPT-4, ICD-10-CM codes and modifiers.
- Research simple coding/billing issues for the physicians to identify and recommend the most appropriate method of coding/billing. Research may involve interaction with such organizations as American Medical Association, specialty societies, or other coding consultants.
- Analysis of the medical record to determine the appropriateness of coding and potential patterns of abuse. Including working with the Coding/Charge/Audit Analyst(s) to resolve the issue(s). Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required: Minimum of two years records coding experience or equivalent. Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to be detailed oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy. Ability to make sound decisions. Demonstrate good communication and team work skills. Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred. Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/ Medical terminology required. Required Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/ Medical terminology required CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Certified required Hourly Rate: $26.00 - $39.11 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term dis
- ability and optional long-term dis
- ability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here. Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for abstracting clinical information and assigning CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes to support physician professional fees. This includes researching coding issues and analyzing medical records to ensure appropriateness and prevent abuse.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of two years of records coding experience and a CPC certification. A high school diploma or GED and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Coder - Physician Practice - CPC Required at Virtua Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 959 active Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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- No nights
- On-site
- Includes call