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Northwell Health

Coder

Lake Success, NY · On-site

$55K - $85K/yr

Must have CPC, CCS or RHIT certification *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly ... contracts, budget and internal equity)

Northwell Health

Coder

Lake Success, NY · On-site

$20 - $26.50/hr

Must have CPC, CCS or RHIT certification *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly ... contracts, budget and internal equity)

Northwell

Senior Coder

Lake Success, NY · Remote

$66K - $108K/yr

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding ... contracts, budget and internal equity)

Northwell

Senior Coder

Lake Success, NY · Remote

$24.25 - $32.25/hr

... CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCSP) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or ... contracts, budget and internal equity)

Mercor

HCC Coding Leader - Risk Adjustment

New York, NY · Remote

$110/hr

Contract Compensation: $110/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities * Lead risk adjustment and ... CRC (Certified Risk Coder) , CCS , CPC , or RHIA credential. * Experience with risk adjustment ...

Mercor

HIM Coding Manager - AI Systems

New York, NY · Remote

$80/hr

Contract Compensation: $80/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities * Oversee professional fee ... CPC (Certified Professional Coder) , CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) , RHIA , or RHIT credential.

Northwell

Coding Auditor

Lake Success, NY

$66K - $98K/yr

CER - Cert Professional Coder (CPC) OR CER - Certified Professional Coder (CCP), OR CCS - Certified ... contracts, budget and internal equity)

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How much do contract cpc coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract cpc coder in Newark, NJ is $30.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.84 and $30.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key challenges contract CPC coders face when starting a new assignment?

One of the most common challenges contract CPC coders encounter is quickly adapting to new healthcare providers’ documentation styles and organizational workflows. As each assignment may involve different specialties, EHR systems, and coding protocols, being able to learn and align with these variations efficiently is essential. Contract coders are also expected to produce high levels of accuracy under tight deadlines while sometimes working remotely or independently. Maintaining clear communication with supervisors and clinical staff is important to resolve documentation queries and ensure smooth billing processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract CPC coder?

To excel as a Contract CPC Coder, you need a solid understanding of medical coding principles, anatomy, and ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines, backed by a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, coding software, and healthcare billing platforms is typically required. Strong attention to detail, time management, and effective written communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These capabilities ensure accurate claim submissions, proper reimbursement, and seamless collaboration with healthcare providers and billing teams.

What is a contract CPC coder?

A Contract CPC Coder is a certified professional coder who works on a contractual basis to review and assign medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services. They ensure accurate coding for billing and insurance reimbursement, often working remotely or for healthcare providers, insurance companies, or third-party billing services. Contract coders typically have flexibility in their assignments and must stay updated on coding guidelines such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS.

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Infographic showing various Contract Cpc Coder job openings in Newark, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,625 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Coder

Northwell Health

Lake Success, NY • On-site

$55K - $85K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 5 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Northwell Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 563 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

130th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Job Description
Performs coding and abstracting duties to assure accurate completion of coding for all assigned patient records.
Job Responsibility
  • Analyzes and interprets the medical record in its entirety to ensure accurate, complete and consistent selection of diagnoses and procedures to assure the production of quality healthcare data and accurate facility payment.
  • Applies understanding of basic anatomy and physiology to interpret clinical documentation and identify applicable codes.
  • Utilizes resources and reference materials (e.g., on-line sources, manuals) to identify appropriate codes and reference code applicability, rules and guidelines.
  • Applies the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions as well as any additional regulatory guidelines and/ or coding references to select the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, all significant procedures, indicating the patient's acuity, severity of illness and risk of mortality (if applicable), as documented in the medical record.
  • Codes and reports diagnoses and their associated present on Admission (POA) Indicator and procedures.
    Accurately assigns discharge disposition for all records as required and in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rules and regulations.
    Make determinations on medical coding and takes initiative to complete reviews and coding independently, to avoid delays in the workflow process
  • Manages multiple work demands simultaneously to maintain relevant efficiency and turnaround time standards for completing coding/DRG assignment.
  • Assigns and reports all other data elements required for Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) data collection, Congenital Malformations and Expirations.
  • For outpatient encounters, applies coding conventions and official coding guidelines approved by the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA), and any other official rules and guidelines established for use with the mandated outpatient procedure code sets.
  • Assigns appropriate discharge physician in the system.
  • Generates compliant physician queries to clarify any incomplete/ambiguous or conflicting documentation and applies post-query responses to make final coding determinations.
  • Attends and participates in required hospital education programs in order to maintain and enhance their coding skills and stay abreast of changes in codes, coding guidelines and regulations.
  • Completes standardized tasks that are guided by policies, procedures, guidelines and precedents to provide ongoing function support.
  • Makes routine and few non-routine decisions with some latitude, but still subject to approval.
  • Ensures timely and accurate performance of responsibilities; produces quality results with work frequently reviewed.
  • Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior team members for direction or subject matter expertise on new or unprecedented assignments.
  • Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1-3 years of technical experience, required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Must have 1-3 years of inpatient, outpatient, professional coding experience
  • Must have CPC, CCS or RHIT certification

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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