Inpatient Coding Specialist I — ICD-10/CCS

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a skilled Medical Coder to review and code inpatient and ambulatory surgery records using ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT guidelines. The role supports reimbursement, clinical care assessment, education, research and health statistics.

Responsibilities include querying physicians for documentation, contributing to documentation improvement, maintaining productivity, and ensuring CMS compliance. Ongoing education and mentorship of junior staff are expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years inpatient/outpatient coding in acute tertiary care.
• Proficiency with automated coding and DRG/AOC grouping software.
• CCS certification preferred (CCS-P for outpatient).

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes and codes inpatient and/or ambulatory surgery records using ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS or CPT guidelines.
• Queries physicians for documentation clarification when needed.
• Participates in documentation improvement with Coding leadership.
• Keeps coding productivity per department policies.
• Ensures CMS and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain certifications.
• Mentors junior coding staff and collaborates with HIM.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Inpatient coding

Outpatient coding

CMS guidelines

Education

CCA certificate

CCS/CCS-P preferred

Tools

DRG software

Coding software

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a skilled Medical Coder to review and code inpatient and ambulatory surgery records using ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT guidelines. The role supports reimbursement, clinical care assessment, education, research and health statistics.

Responsibilities include querying physicians for documentation, contributing to documentation improvement, maintaining productivity, and ensuring CMS compliance. Ongoing education and mentorship of junior staff are expected.