Job Overview
Location
Allentown, PA - 1110 American Parkway
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
June 14, 2026
Full Job Description
📋 Description
- • Codes and abstracts diagnosis and procedure information from patient medical records using AHA ICD-10-CM/PCS and AMA CPT-4 coding conventions, UHDDS guidelines, and CMS directives.
- • Utilizes the 3M Encoder to verify and assign AHA ICD-10-CM/PCS and AMA CPT-4 codes, as well as MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignments.
- • Maintains a minimum 95% data quality coding accuracy rate as measured through quarterly department quality reviews.
- • Meets daily productivity and turnaround time standards outlined in the Department’s Performance Improvement plan.
- • Remains current on AHA ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS and AMA CPT-4 coding conventions, MS-DRG and APR-DRG principles, and prospective payment systems related to coding.
- • Participates in scheduled department and sectional meetings, educational sessions, and workshops.
- • Serves as a liaison between inpatient coding professionals and RN clinical documentation specialists within the clinical documentation improvement program.
- • Ensures confidentiality of all patient records and complies with proper release of information protocols.
- • Adheres to Network and departmental policies regarding employee, patient, and environmental safety, including reporting requirements.
- • Models the Network’s core values and Service Excellence Standards of Performance in all internal and external interactions.
- • Demonstrates Performance Improvement in Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety areas.
- • Exhibits financial responsibility through efficient use of resources in daily coding procedures and processes.
- • Follows Network and departmental attendance and dress code policies.
- • Assists in the training of new coding personnel.
- • Performs data entry of abstracted inpatient and outpatient diagnosis and procedure codes into the Network’s health information system.
- • Collaborates with Health Information/Medical Records, Admissions, and Finance departments to ensure accurate and timely information flow.
- • Works day shift with potential for weekend rotations and other hours as necessary.
- • Maintains extended periods of vision use (up to 7 hours per day, 3 hours at a time) reviewing computerized patient records and abstracting information.
- • Sits for up to 7 hours per day, 3 hours at a time, with repetitive arm and finger use for computerized data entry.
- • Requires hearing ability for normal conversation.
🎯 Requirements
- • RHIA, RHIT, CCS, and/or CPC certification from an accredited Health Information Technology or Management program (or must obtain credential within one year of hire if eligible)
- • Minimum 1 year of demonstrated ICD-10-CM inpatient and/or outpatient coding experience in acute care or teaching settings
- • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology
- • Experience with EPIC health information system and 3M encoding system preferred
🏖️ Benefits
- • Remote work opportunity for PA and NJ candidates
- • Full-time employment with day shift and potential weekend rotations
- • Opportunity to work within a mission-driven health system committed to excellence in patient care
- • Support for obtaining AHIMA/AAPC credentials within one year of hire
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About SLUHN Health System
SLUHN Health System is a non-profit integrated health network based in Pennsylvania. It operates seven hospitals, multiple outpatient centers, and physician practices across the Lehigh Valley and surrounding regions. The system provides comprehensive medical services including primary care, specialty care, cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, and behavioral health. It is affiliated with the Catholic Church and maintains clinical partnerships with academic institutions for medical education and research initiatives.
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