Inpatient CODER II
What’s Upstate, Utica, NY, United States
Inpatient CODER II
Department: CODING
Job Summary
The Medical Records Coder II will improve documentation, data quality and revenue cycle operations. The coder assigns International Classification of Disease system- 10 (ICD), CM, and PCS codes according to AHA – AMA Guidelines, CMS and NGS.
Core Job Responsibilities
Assign diagnosis and procedure codes, for accurate and timely billing of most appropriate payer
Audit charges and establish proper coding in collaboration with providers
Initiate and follow up on queries with providers
Assist departments with diagnostic and procedural coding
Respond to Insurance, compliance and RAC denials
Review and assist in the maintenance of coding related policies and procedures
Performs other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED:
AS in Health Information Management, a related degree or equivalent experience
1 year of experience as an inpatient coder.
Knowledge of EMR, Coding Software, and Microsoft Office
Knowledge/understanding of modifiers, medical necessity & CCI edits
Good Oral and Written Communication.
PREFERRED:
BS in Health Information Management
Knowledge of Epic and 3M software.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
REQUIRED:
RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CPC, or CIC certification
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 97523
Department CODING
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 4.00
FTE 0.5
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION
Employee Status A5 - Regular Part-Time (975 hours per year or more)
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $23 - $35 hourly
Nearest Major Market:
Utica
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Department: CODING
Job Summary
The Medical Records Coder II will improve documentation, data quality and revenue cycle operations. The coder assigns International Classification of Disease system- 10 (ICD), CM, and PCS codes according to AHA – AMA Guidelines, CMS and NGS.
Core Job Responsibilities
Assign diagnosis and procedure codes, for accurate and timely billing of most appropriate payer
Audit charges and establish proper coding in collaboration with providers
Initiate and follow up on queries with providers
Assist departments with diagnostic and procedural coding
Respond to Insurance, compliance and RAC denials
Review and assist in the maintenance of coding related policies and procedures
Performs other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED:
AS in Health Information Management, a related degree or equivalent experience
1 year of experience as an inpatient coder.
Knowledge of EMR, Coding Software, and Microsoft Office
Knowledge/understanding of modifiers, medical necessity & CCI edits
Good Oral and Written Communication.
PREFERRED:
BS in Health Information Management
Knowledge of Epic and 3M software.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
REQUIRED:
RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CPC, or CIC certification
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 97523
Department CODING
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 4.00
FTE 0.5
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION
Employee Status A5 - Regular Part-Time (975 hours per year or more)
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $23 - $35 hourly
Nearest Major Market:
Utica
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