Inpatient Coding Specialist I - ICD-10/CCS Preferred

Mount Sinai; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a skilled medical coder to review and code inpatient and/or ambulatory surgery records using ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT guidelines. You will query physicians and participate in documentation improvement to support reimbursement, quality, and research.

Candidates should hold a Coding Certificate and CCS/CCS-P certifications if possible, with at least two years of acute care coding experience and proficiency with automated coding and DRG/AOC software.

Qualifications

• Coding certificate (CCA) and CCS certifications preferred.
• CCS (inpatient) or CCS-P (outpatient) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years inpatient/outpatient coding in acute tertiary care.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes and codes inpatient and/or ambulatory surgery records using prevailing guidelines.
• Queries physicians for documentation clarification when needed.
• Participates in documentation improvement with Coding leadership.
• Meets or exceeds coding productivity standards per department policies.
• Ensures compliance with CMS and regulatory guidelines.
• Engages in continuing education to maintain certifications.

Education

CCA certification

CCS (inpatient)

CCS-P (outpatient)

Tools

DRG/AOC software

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a skilled medical coder to review and code inpatient and/or ambulatory surgery records using ICD-10-CM/PCS or CPT guidelines. You will query physicians and participate in documentation improvement to support reimbursement, quality, and research.

Candidates should hold a Coding Certificate and CCS/CCS-P certifications if possible, with at least two years of acute care coding experience and proficiency with automated coding and DRG/AOC software.