Coder I - Medical Records - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 61,150,000 - 92,575,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY, seeks a Coder I in Medical Records. The role focuses on assigning ICD, CM, and PCS codes per guidelines to support accurate billing and data quality.

You will collaborate with providers to query, audit charges, and assist departments with coding needs. The position is full-time, dayshift, non-union, with a pay range listed for this role.

Qualifications

• AS in Health Information Management or related experience.
• Knowledge of EMR, coding software and MS Office.
• Knowledge of modifiers, medical necessity & CCI edits.
• Good oral and written communication.
• BS in Health Information Management preferred.
• Knowledge of Epic and 3M software.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for accurate billing.
• Audit charges and ensure proper coding with providers.
• Initiate and follow up on queries with providers.
• Assist departments with coding guidance and education.
• Respond to insurance, compliance and RAC denials.
• Review and maintain coding policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

AS in Health Information Management

BS in Health Information Management

Tools

EMR systems

Epic

3M coding software

MS Office

Job description

Coder I - Medical Records - Full Time - Days

Under the general direction of the Director CDI/Coding or designee, the Medical Records Coder I 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
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience Requirements:

• REQUIRED: AS in Health Information Management, a related degree or equivalent experience
• 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:

• PREFERRED: R HIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CIC Certification

Disclaimer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, 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 98983
• Department CODING
• Shift Days
• Shift Hours Worked 7.50
• FTE 0.94
• Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
• Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
• Union Non-Union
• Pay Range $22.69-$34.43
• Nearest Major Market: Utica