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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory coder in Allentown, PA is $22.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $23.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a laboratory coder?

A Laboratory Coder is responsible for translating laboratory tests, procedures, and services into standardized medical codes for billing and insurance purposes. They ensure accuracy in code selection based on medical records and compliance with healthcare regulations. Laboratory Coders work with healthcare providers, laboratories, and insurance companies to streamline claims processing and prevent billing errors. Strong knowledge of coding systems such as CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 is essential.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a laboratory coder?

As a Laboratory Coder, your primary duties include reviewing laboratory test requisitions, assigning appropriate billing and diagnostic codes in accordance with current coding standards, and ensuring data accuracy in patient records. You may also be responsible for resolving coding discrepancies, communicating with laboratory staff or healthcare providers to clarify test information, and staying up to date on regulatory changes that impact coding practices. This role often requires collaboration with billing departments and quality assurance teams to ensure compliance and maximize reimbursement. A Laboratory Coder generally works in a healthcare or laboratory setting, either independently or as part of a larger health information management team.

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Revenue Integrity Analyst - Laboratory

HNL Lab Medicine

Allentown, PA

Full-time

Re-posted 2 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Maintain and update the laboratory chargemaster (CDM), ensuring accurate coding and pricing.

  • Conduct routine audits of laboratory charges, coding accuracy, and billing workflows to identify errors and compliance risks.

  • Partner with laboratory leadership, billing, revenue cycle, finance, and IT to support accurate charge capture and reimbursement.

HNL Lab Medicine rating

4.7

Company rating: 4.7 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

118th of 121 rated laboratories

Job description

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following.Other duties may be assigned.

**While this position may offer remote flexibility, we are seeking candidates who reside within the local area and can reliably attend onsite meetings, training sessions, team events, or other in-person business needs as required.

1. Charge Capture & CDM Management

  • Maintain and update the laboratory chargemaster (CDM), ensuring accurate CPT/HCPCS codes, revenue codes, modifiers, and pricing.

  • Validate LIS test builds and charge mapping to ensure alignment with billing rules and reimbursement requirements.

  • Monitor payer policy changes and implement necessary CDM or workflow updates.

2. Revenue Integrity & Compliance

  • Conduct routine audits of laboratory charges, coding accuracy, and billing workflows to identify missing charges, errors, or compliance risks.

  • Review denials and reimbursement trends to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.

  • Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including Medicare guidelines, NCCI edits, and medical-necessity requirements.

3.Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with laboratory leadership, billing, revenue cycle, finance, and IT to support accurate charge capture and timely reimbursement.

  • Support new test implementation by coordinating pricing, coding, and charge workflows.

  • Participate in LIS/EHR upgrades, charge router updates, and system optimization projects.

4. Documentation, Reporting & Education

  • Develop and maintain documentation for CDM processes, charge capture workflows, and regulatory updates.

  • Prepare reports on charge accuracy, denial trends, and revenue integrity metrics.

  • Provide training to laboratory and revenue cycle staff on coding, billing, and charge capture requirements.

5. External Partner Support

  • Collaborate with partner hospitals and client institutions to ensure CDM alignment and accurate invoicing for laboratory services.

  • Support contract pricing reviews and charge-related inquiries from external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Business, Laboratory Science, or related field. Experience in revenue cycle operations, chargemaster maintenance, medical billing, or CPT/HCPCS coding; or 5+ years of experience as a medical technologist

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Convey a skilled phone manner for handling internal and external customers' issues.

Working knowledge of clinical laboratory operations and terminology.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to work independently; demonstrate initiative and analytical ability; and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess strong attention to detail, and highly organized. Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and direction. Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office and laboratory environment. Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret regulatory guidance.

Computer Skills:

Capacity to cover a broad scope of technologies and functionalities. Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.

Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed.

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address:

794 Roble Rd

Primary Location:

HNL- Roble

Position Type:

Onsite

Department:

1046-00015 Billing

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