Inpatient Coder

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn seeks a full-time Inpatient Coder to translate clinical records into precise ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT codes, supporting compliant reimbursement and data integrity.

Reporting to Coding Manager and the Director of Health Information Management, the coder will query physicians, maintain coding standards, protect patient confidentiality, and work with hospital staff to ensure accurate, uniform coding across departments.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Abstract clinical information from the medical record and assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or CPT codes.
• Maintain optimal coding standards for compliance and reimbursement.
• Ensure selection of accurate and descriptive codes from the appropriate classification system.
• Protect confidentiality of patient data.
• Analyze records to ensure appropriate codes are used.
• Query physicians for documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with department and hospital staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

RHIA/RHIT/CCS certification

Supervisory experience

Independent work

ICD-10 coding

Formazione

Bachelor's in Health Information Management

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare?SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universityis one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

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.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources [e-mail].