Inpatient ICD-10 Coding Specialist I

Mount Sinai Health Systems; New York (NY); Remote; 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. You will ensure accurate diagnoses, procedures, and documentation alignment for reimbursement and clinical research.

The role requires coding certification, at least 2 years of hospital coding experience, and proficiency with coding software. Collaboration with HIS and leadership is valued.

Qualifications

• Coding certificate, CCA. CCS (inpatient) or CCS-P (outpatient) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years inpatient/outpatient coding experience in acute tertiary care hospital.
• Proficiency in the use of automated coding and DRG/AOC grouping software.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes and codes inpatient and/or ambulatory surgery records using current coding 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 other regulatory guidelines.
• Pursues continuing education to maintain certifications.
• Mentors junior coding staff and promotes collaboration within HIM.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

CCS (inpatient)

CCS-P (outpatient)

Coding certificate (CCA)

Tools

Automated coding software

DRG/AOC grouping 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. You will ensure accurate diagnoses, procedures, and documentation alignment for reimbursement and clinical research.

The role requires coding certification, at least 2 years of hospital coding experience, and proficiency with coding software. Collaboration with HIS and leadership is valued.