Coder Medical Record II

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center-WHM; New York (NY); Remote; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center - Main Campus in New York is seeking a part-time Coding Specialist to review Emergency Department records and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, Medicare regulations, and NYS requirements. You will analyze documentation for accurate coding, query physicians when needed, and ensure compliant reimbursement.

Shift is Mon, Wed, and Fri 8:00 am–1:50 pm; hourly pay ranges from $39.5077 to $42.999.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or equivalent coding credential preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department, outpatient, or facility coding experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, APC methodology, Medicare regulations, and New York State reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, encoder software, and computerized billing and abstracting systems.

Responsibilities

• Review Emergency Department medical records and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes.
• Analyze provider documentation to ensure accurate coding and compliant reimbursement.
• Query physicians when documentation is incomplete or ambiguous.
• Abstract data and enter coded information into billing systems.
• Audit coded encounters for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and regulatory requirements.
• Support coding-related audits, denials management, and regulatory requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data integrity

Ethics & confidentiality

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

CCS/CPC/CCA credential preferred

Tools

Encoder software

Electronic health records (EHR)

Billing & abstracting systems

Job description

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Main Campus
New York, USA

• Remote
• Clerical Support
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: CODER003238

Description

• Reviews Emergency Department medical records and assigns accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT®, and HCPCS Level II codes for diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and services in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, Medicare regulations, New York State requirements, and third-party payer policies.
• Ensures appropriate code assignment to support compliant reimbursement methodologies, including APC classification and outpatient payment systems.
• Analyzes provider documentation to determine accurate code selection and identifies opportunities for documentation improvement.
• Queries physicians and other licensed practitioners when documentation is incomplete, conflicting, ambiguous, or insufficient to support accurate code assignment.
• Abstracts clinical and demographic data from the medical record and enters coded information into designated coding and billing systems.
• Reviews coded encounters for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to final billing and claim submission.
• Monitors and validates data integrity within the billing system to ensure optimal reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
• Identifies cases requiring mandatory reporting, including reportable diseases, trauma registries, and other regulatory reporting requirements, as applicable.
• Identifies potential cancer cases and other reportable conditions for referral to appropriate registries and reporting programs.
• Performs ongoing audits and quality reviews to ensure coding accuracy, consistency, and adherence to organizational standards.
• Reports coding, documentation, compliance, or reimbursement concerns to Coding Leadership and/or appropriate clinical staff for resolution.
• Assists with coding-related audits, denials management, payer reviews, compliance investigations, and regulatory requests.
• Provides coding expertise and supports special projects, studies, quality initiatives, and data requests for leadership, committees, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains current knowledge of coding regulations, reimbursement methodologies, documentation requirements, and industry best practices through continuing education and professional development activities.
• Participates in departmental meetings, education sessions, and training programs to maintain competency and implement new coding guidelines and payer requirements.
• Reviews and monitors new clinical terminology, abbreviations, and documentation practices for compliance with organizational standards.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, physician, and organizational information in accordance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and applicable privacy regulations.
• Adheres to the AHIMA Code of Ethics, Standards of Ethical Coding, and all applicable compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates flexibility to work varying schedules, shifts, overtime, or weekends as operational needs require.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Coding Leadership, HIM Management, or Department Administration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or equivalent coding credential preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department, outpatient, or facility coding experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS, APC methodology, Medicare regulations, and New York State reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, encoder software, and computerized billing and abstracting systems.
• Coding Accuracy and Compliance
• Clinical Documentation Review
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
• Attention to Detail
• Data Integrity and Quality Assurance ??? Wait. Actually we need to correct. Let's continue.
• Data Integrity and Quality Assurance
• Professional Ethics and Confidentiality
• Effective Communication and Physician Collaboration

Shift -

• Mon, Wed, & Friday 8 am-1:50 pm

Hourly $39.5077 - $42.999

Equal Opportunity Employer
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