Inpatient Coder

DaMar Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing in New York, NY seeks a qualified Medical Coder with RHIA/RHIT or CCS certification to join our healthcare coding team. The role focuses on accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT coding, documentation integrity, and compliance.

We value supervisory experience, independent work, and the ability to query physicians for precise documentation. This position collaborates across departments to ensure proper reimbursement and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• RHIA or RHIT or CCS coding certification.
• 1+ year in a supervisory/administrator capacity.
• Ability to make coding decisions based on established coding guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Abstract clinical information from the medical record and assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or CPT codes.
• Maintain optimal standard of coding and assume uniformity of coding for compliance and reimbursement.
• Ensure the selection of accurate and descriptive codes from the appropriate classification system.
• Ensure the confidentiality of data contained on the patients' medical records.
• Analyze the information contained in the medical record to ensure that the most appropriate codes are used.
• Query the physicians for appropriate documentation.
• Work collaboratively with all department and hospital staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coding guidelines knowledge

Independent/self-starter

Data confidentiality

Education

RHIA or RHIT or CCS coding certification

Job description

Job Description

• Abstract clinical information from the medical record and assign appropriate ICD-10cm and ICD-10PCS or CPT codes according to established procedures.
• Maintain optimal standard of coding and assume uniformity of coding for compliance and reimbursement.
• Ensure the selection of accurate and descriptive codes from the appropriate classification system.
• Ensure the confidentiality of data contained on the patients' medical records.
• Analyze the information contained in the medical record to ensure that the most appropriate codes are used.
• Query the physicians for appropriate documentation.
• Work collaboratively with all department and hospital staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• RHIA or RHIT or CCS coding certification.
• 1+ year in a supervisory/administrator capacity.
• Ability to make coding decisions based on use of established coding guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree with related Health Information Management experience, and 3-5 years direct coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.