Inpatient Coding Specialist & CDI Analyst

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in Buffalo seeks a skilled health information coder to code inpatient, SNF and rehab records to ensure accurate reimbursement and regulatory compliance.

You will query physicians when documentation is unclear, review records for completeness and contribute as a member of the CDI Team to improvement efforts. Candidates must complete the Catholic Health coding test and maintain AHIMA credentials.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology.
• Six months coding experience in an acute care facility preferred.
• CCS credentials would also be considered.
• Successful certification within one year of hire or graduation (AHIMA).
• Maintains credentials by meeting AHIMA continuing education requirements.
• CDI Team training and participation in CDI Team meetings and activities.

Skills

ICD-10-CM & CPT

Medical terminology

Anatomy & Physiology

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization & prioritization

Education

B.S. in Health Information Management

AAS in Health Information Technology

RHIA or RHIT

CCS certification preferred

Certification within 1 year of hire

AHIMA test by Catholic Health

CDI Team training participation

Job description

Catholic Health in Buffalo seeks a skilled health information coder to code inpatient, SNF and rehab records to ensure accurate reimbursement and regulatory compliance.

You will query physicians when documentation is unclear, review records for completeness and contribute as a member of the CDI Team to improvement efforts. Candidates must complete the Catholic Health coding test and maintain AHIMA credentials.