Inpatient Coding Specialist II – ICD-10/CM/PCS

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Utica, NY is looking for a Medical Records Coder II. Responsibilities include assigning diagnosis codes for billing, auditing charges for coding accuracy, and handling insurance denials. Candidates should have an AS in Health Information Management or equivalent, with 1 year of inpatient coding experience, and relevant certifications like RHIA or RHIT. Knowledge of EMR and coding software is essential. This role ensures crucial data quality in the revenue cycle operations.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as an inpatient coder.
• Knowledge/understanding of modifiers, medical necessity & CCI edits.
• Certification RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, or CIC required.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for accurate billing.
• Audit charges and collaborate with providers for proper coding.
• Respond to insurance denials and assist with coding policies.

Skills

Knowledge of EMR

Coding Software

Microsoft Office

Good Oral and Written Communication

Education

AS in Health Information Management or related degree

BS in Health Information Management (preferred)

Tools

Epic

3M software

Job description

A healthcare provider in Utica, NY is looking for a Medical Records Coder II. Responsibilities include assigning diagnosis codes for billing, auditing charges for coding accuracy, and handling insurance denials. Candidates should have an AS in Health Information Management or equivalent, with 1 year of inpatient coding experience, and relevant certifications like RHIA or RHIT. Knowledge of EMR and coding software is essential. This role ensures crucial data quality in the revenue cycle operations.