The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) serves as liaison between the medical group and the external coding vendor. This role ensures consistent communication, accurate and compliant coding practices, timely issue resolution, and alignment with organizational policies and payer requirements. The Coding Liaison supports documentation integrity, monitors vendor performance, and acts as a subject matter expert for coding-related inquiries. This role works closely with providers, clinical staff, and revenue cycle teams to review medical records, validate documentation completeness, apply correct CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes, and educate providers on documentation best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Coder Qualifications/Skills:
Active AAPC certification (CPC®)
3+ years of medical coding experience.
Strong knowledge of:
• CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding guidelines
• E/M coding (including 2021+ E/M guidelines if applicable)
• CMS and major payer regulations
• Provider education and relationship management
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and encoder systems
Experience in hospital, multispecialty, or high-volume outpatient environments
Familiarity with auditing, compliance programs, and denial resolution
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Administrative writing skills
Reporting skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Product Suite.
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
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