Inpatient ICD-10/CCS Coding Specialist

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Warwick (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Coder to assign and record accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures in patient records. You will enter coded information into an automated grouper system and help ensure correct DRG determinations.

The role requires a CCS certification and at least 1 year of inpatient medical records coding experience, with strong knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have CCS certification.
• Minimum 1 year inpatient medical records coding experience.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Using ICD-10-CM/PCS to code diagnoses, procedures, and operations in patient records.
• Ensure accurate DRG assignment by ranking diagnoses properly.
• Contact providers to obtain or clarify information as needed.
• Enter final codes and narratives into automated systems.
• Abstract information from records to compile reports and statistics.
• Enter data such as admission/discharge dates and length of stay into hospital databases.
• Query providers regarding documentation when necessary.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Health Information Management degree (AS/BS) substitution

Tools

Automated grouper system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Coder to assign and record accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures in patient records. You will enter coded information into an automated grouper system and help ensure correct DRG determinations.

The role requires a CCS certification and at least 1 year of inpatient medical records coding experience, with strong knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians and staff.