CODER ABSTRACTOR-INPATIENT LEVEL III

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in New York, NY seeks a Coder Abstractor Inpatient Level III to code and abstract medical records per guidelines using HIM software and hospital systems. The role requires expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG assignment, with a focus on accuracy and timely billing.

Qualifications include a high school or associate degree, 4–6 years of coding experience, and AHIMA/ACCP or AAPC certifications upon hire. On-site position with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, ROM/SOI logic.
• Medical terminology and anatomy/physiology knowledge.
• Excel skills (basic).
• AHIMA CCS or AAPC CPC certification upon hire; RHIT/RHIA preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts to highest level of specificity.
• Apply AHA coding guidelines for ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Maintain quarterly accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
• Perform physician queries as needed.
• Complete annual department/hospital competency in NetLearning.
• Attend staff meetings and stay updated on coding updates.
• Maintain accreditations and education sessions as arranged.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

MS-DRG & APR-DRG

ROM/SOI logic

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Excel (basic)

Education

High School or Associate Degree

Tools

Solventum (3M) 360 Encompass

EPIC

CloudMed

Iodine

SmarterDx

Job description

City/State: New York, New York Department: Health Information Management_5 Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 7 AM-3 PM Hours Per Pay Period: 75 Pay Rate/Range: $31.7810 - $47.6714/hr For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

Coder Abstractor Inpatient Level III codes and abstracts medical records according to established guidelines; performs limited analysis, which includes validation of appropriate documentation substantiate coding.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Demonstrates ability to use all of HIM software including Solventum (Formerly 3M) 360 Encompass, EPIC, CloudMed, Iodine, and SmarterDx, etc.
• Codes and abstracts to highest level of specificity.
• Accurately apply AHA Coding guidelines as they pertain to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Adheres to quality and coding productivity standards set forth by Coding Manager.
• Must maintain a quarterly accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
• Performs follow-up as necessary within timeframe set forth by Coding Manager.
• Follows escalation Policy to ensure timely billing.
• Must perform physician queries as needed.
• Completes annual department/hospital competency requirements in NetLearning.
• Attends staff meetings or equivalent as requested/required to update knowledge related to current department/hospital issues and coding updates.
• Maintains accreditations and attends education sessions arranged by the hospital.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Required or Associate Degree Preferred 4-6 years 3-5 years of experience required.
• Required Strong applied knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, and ROM/SOI assignment and logic. (High proficiency)
• Medical terminology and knowledge of anatomy and physiology required. (High proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. (Low proficiency)
• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire Required or AAPC Certified Professional Biller - American Academy of Professional Coders Upon Hire Required
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association Upon Hire Preferred or RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association Preferred

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - the highest distinction offered by the federal agency - for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, and in 2025 was awarded an "A" Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.