Health Information Management Coding Specialist III Inpatient SunThurs 9am5pm remote available

NYU Langone; Village of Mineola (NY); Remote; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center as a Health Information Management Coding Specialist III, where you will play a crucial role in analyzing and coding medical records in accordance with established guidelines. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while contributing to the quality of patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical coding, effective communication skills, and a commitment to excellence. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years coding experience in acute care hospitals required.
• Proficiency in ICD 10 and CPT 4 coding methodologies essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and code medical records for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Act as a resource for less experienced coders and respond to inquiries.

Skills

ICD 10 Coding

CPT 4 Coding

Medical Record Analysis

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

3M Computer-Assisted Encoder

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center, known for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education. It comprises more than 200 locations throughout the New York area, including five inpatient locations, a children's hospital, three emergency rooms, and a level 1 trauma center. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to nyulangone.org , and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram .

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Health Information Management Coding Specialist III.

In this role, the successful candidate analyzes medical records extracts clinical pathological therapeutic and epidemiologic data for Inpatient and/or Outpatient records in accordance with established ICD 10 CM/PCS and CPT 4 coding principles and guidelines. In addition, meets Medical Center Financial Third Party Payer Federal and State regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizational Vision and Mission statements as well as Goals and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Codes and/or analyzes records of several different account types including Inpatient, Outpatient, and Rehabilitation.
• Acts as a resource for less experienced coders.
• Responds to inquiries from external customers/departments.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Medical Center and department concerning safety rules of conduct, etc., as outlined in the Employee Staff Handbook. Seeks guidance as necessary for the performance of duties, asks appropriate questions when in doubt, and utilizes reference sources/materials to ensure accuracy.
• Reviews and analyzes inpatient medical record documentation from the patient's visit. Abstracts pertinent clinical information, i.e., diagnostic and procedural information and other related patient and physician data needed for statistical information. Determines appropriate coding of clinical data in accordance with coding clinic, Federal and State Diagnostic Related Groupings (DRGs) classification guidelines and departmental guidelines. Codes clinical information in accordance with ICD 9 CM methodology.
• Reviews and analyzes outpatient medical record documentation from the patient's visit. Abstracts pertinent clinical information, i.e., diagnostic and procedural information and other related patient and physician data needed for statistical information. Determines appropriate coding of clinical data in accordance with coding clinic, Federal, State, and departmental guidelines. Codes clinical information in accordance with ICD 9 CM/CPT 4 methodology for patient reporting.
• Works on special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have demonstrated proficiency in medical record analysis and ICD 10/CPT 4 coding methodology. At least one of the following is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), CPC-H, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC). Minimum of 5 years coding experience in an acute care hospital collecting, classifying, coding, and reporting clinical data. Thorough understanding of coding guidelines and ability to use appropriate reference materials. Demonstrated ability to solve problems, work independently, and/or additional responsibilities. Effective communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field. Proficiency in more than one area of coding. Experience using EPIC electronic health record. Experience using 3M computer-assisted encoder.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $67,771.14 - $82,680.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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