Coder/Abstractor-Outpatient at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network – Salem , New Hampshire

At Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network (NRHN), our services and programs are guided by our Service Pledge and core values of Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Trust, and Respect. Through collaboration with patients, families, and colleagues, we support a safe, respectful, and healing environment grounded in patient- and family-centered care and evidence-based practice.

NRHN is committed to maintaining an atmosphere that promotes healing, recovery, and wellness. Our care philosophy is guided by the following core principles:

• Dignity and Respect
• Information Sharing
• Participation
• Collaboration

The Coder/Abstractor - Outpatient is responsible for performing assigned duties in accordance with NRHN policies, procedures, and standards of care while supporting the organization’s mission, values, and commitment to quality outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• To provide assistance in development, maintenance, and timely collection of patient information to enable patient billing process to occur and to generate patient/provider statistics.
• Accurately assigns ICD-10-CM coding of patient diagnostic and procedural information upon admission of the patient in accordance with established coding guidelines, principles, and conventions.
• Responsible for identifying and assigning ICD-10-CM codes to principal and secondary diagnosis on all patients upon admission and for discharged outpatients.
• Abstract ICD 10 codes coding into the hospital computer system to allow billing to occur. Adhere to regulatory requirement for coding/reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Good organizational and communications skills.
• Experience in Medical Records Department or related medical office.
• Coding Certification Coding experience using ICD-10-CM and ICD- 10 -PC in an acute care, rehabilitation hospital, or outpatient clinical setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer data entry and patient information abstracting systems.
• Must have excellent knowledge of medical terminology and working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Able to work with or willing to learn to work within a paper or electronic medical record.

Compensation & Benefits

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for qualified employees, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and access to additional local and national employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.