Inpatient Coder Specialist | Per Diem, All Shifts

Wmchealth; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Margaretville Hospital in Kingston, NY seeks an Inpatient Coder to code inpatient and outpatient accounts, abstract data, and coordinate medical records with the coding and analysis teams. The role requires 1+ year in a Medical Records/HIM setting and strong ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding knowledge.

Certification or progress toward CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA is preferred. Proficiency with Paragon and U.D.S. is expected, with excellent attention to detail and communication with physicians.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in Medical Records/HIM department, physician's office, or related health care setting.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; an Associate's degree preferred in Medical Records/related field.
• Certified or working toward CCS/CCS-P/CPC/COC/RHIT/RHIA or equivalent certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate each medical record for appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis code(s), identifying principal and secondary diagnoses.
• Review and evaluate each medical record for ICD-10-PCS procedure codes as applicable.
• Review and evaluate each medical record for CPT-4 procedure codes as applicable.
• Abstract and enter accurately in U.D.S. and Paragon; assist abstractors and correct errors in inpatient abstracting.
• Evaluate selected DRG to ensure appropriate CCs are captured if applicable.
• Maintain rapport with physicians; consult for coding/clinical issues and participate in inservices.
• Participate in coding audits/PI monitors; work with Coding Manager to track and develop corrective actions.
• Demonstrate ability to use computer systems and Paragon/UDS effectively.

Skills

Medical Records

HIM knowledge

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

CPT-4 coding

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Medical Records Technology

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or CCS-P or CPC or COC or RHIT or RHIA (or pursuing)

Tools

Paragon

U.D.S.

Job description

Margaretville Hospital in Kingston, NY seeks an Inpatient Coder to code inpatient and outpatient accounts, abstract data, and coordinate medical records with the coding and analysis teams. The role requires 1+ year in a Medical Records/HIM setting and strong ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding knowledge.

Certification or progress toward CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA is preferred. Proficiency with Paragon and U.D.S. is expected, with excellent attention to detail and communication with physicians.