Inpatient Coder

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Department of Health Information Management is seeking a full-time Inpatient Coder in New York. The coder will abstract clinical data, assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS or CPT codes, and maintain coding accuracy for compliance and reimbursement.

Requirements include RHIA/RHIT/CCS certification and 1+ year in a supervisory capacity, with independent work abilities. A Bachelor’s degree in HIM with 3–5 years acute care coding is preferred.

Qualifications

• RHIA or RHIT or CCS coding certification.
• 1+ year supervisory/administrator experience.
• Ability to make coding decisions based on established guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years direct coding in acute care (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Abstract clinical information and assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS or CPT codes.
• Maintain optimal coding standards for compliance and reimbursement.
• Ensure accurate and descriptive codes from the appropriate classification system.
• Query physicians for appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with department and hospital staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coding guidelines knowledge

Independent worker

Education

RHIA / RHIT / CCS certification

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Health Information Management at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Inpatient Coder. Reporting to the Coding Manager and to the Director of the Health Information Management, the successful candidate will:

• 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.