Coder II (Inpatient)

Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home; City of Gloversville (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to assign diagnostic, procedural, and E&M codes to patient records in a deadline-driven environment. You will abstract data into the hospital system and determine charges to support timely billing and reimbursement.

The role requires at least three years of coding experience, an associate degree in Medical Information Technology or related training, and certification-ready credentials from AHIMA or AAPC.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of coding experience.
• Associate's degree in Medical Information Technology or equivalent.
• A college-level course in Anatomy & Physiology is required.

Responsibilities

• Assigns diagnostic, procedural, and E&M codes to patient records.
• Abstracts data into hospital abstracting system and assigns codes and charges based on documentation.
• Ensure accurate charge capture to support timely billing and hospital reimbursement.

Skills

ICD-CM/PCS/HCPCS coding

Charge capture accuracy

Revenue cycle knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Information Technology

Anatomy & Physiology course

AHIMA/AAPC coding coursework

Tools

Hospital abstracting system

Job description

• Base Pay $25.36 - $28.36 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

Job Purpose: Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, assigns diagnostic, procedural, & E&M codes to patient medical record. Codes charts under the ICDCM, PCS and HCPCS Systems related to patient's visit in order provide statistical, payment and DRG assignments. Abstracts required data into hospital abstracting system and assigns codes and charges based on documentation. Responsible for accurate charge capture and coding to support timely billing and hospital reimbursement. Coder must work in a self-directed, team environment, to keep revenue cycle performance current.

Education: Equivalent to an Associate's degree in Medical Information Technology (with college level courses in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, ICDCM coding, and prospective payment) required or equivalent combination of education and experience. College level course in Anatomy & Physiology required. Evidence of successful complete of basic coding coursework (i.e. AHIMA, AAPC, college, etc.),

Experience: Three (3) or more years' experience as a Coder, assigning codes.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: AAPC, CCS or CCS-P certification required.