Medical Records Specialist I Salary in Newark, NJ

Medical Records Coding Technician I - Average Salary $46,499

Abstracts clinical information from medical records and assigns the appropriate ICD or CPT codes using industry-standard coding guidelines. Assigns required DRG (diagnosis-related grouping) codes. Works with coding databases and software to input and maintain data according to standard procedures. Performs quality audits of work. Maintains and up-to-date knowledge of coding and documentation requirements. Does not require a medical coding certification. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

Medical Records Specialist - Average Salary $48,935

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Medical Records Coding Specialist I- Non-Certified - Average Salary $46,489

The Medical Records Coding Specialist I- Non-Certified assigns required DRG (diagnosis-related grouping) codes. Abstracts clinical information from medical records and assigns the appropriate ICD or CPT codes using industry-standard coding guidelines. Being a Medical Records Coding Specialist I- Non-Certified performs quality audits of work. Works with coding databases and software to input and maintain data according to standard procedures. In addition, Medical Records Coding Specialist I- Non-Certified maintains and up-to-date knowledge of coding and documentation requirements. Does not require a medical coding certification. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Medical Records Coding Specialist I- Non-Certified works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

Medical Records Coder I - Average Salary $46,513

The Medical Records Coder I assigns required DRG (diagnosis-related grouping) codes. Abstracts clinical information from medical records and assigns the appropriate ICD or CPT codes using industry-standard coding guidelines. Being a Medical Records Coder I performs quality audits of work. Works with coding databases and software to input and maintain data according to standard procedures. In addition, Medical Records Coder I maintains and up-to-date knowledge of coding and documentation requirements. Does not require a medical coding certification. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Medical Records Coder I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

Medical Billing Specialist I - Average Salary $48,929

Prepares and processes medical invoices to support timely and efficient billing operations. Documents and inputs payment records in accordance with industry standards and government regulations. Collects and updates patient billing and insurance information to maintain medical billing information systems and ensure organized and accurate records. Prepares and distributes applicable documentation and resources for patients. Liaises with patients, medical providers, and insurance companies, resolving billing inquiries and gathering additional patient information as necessary. Remains knowledgeable and compliant with proper medical and insurance claim processes. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.