Medical Coder & Health Data Specialist

Northwell Health; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Lake Success, NY is seeking a Medical Coder/Abstractor to perform coding and abstracting for patient records in accordance with UHDDS, CPT, and CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities include analyzing medical records, assigning diagnoses and procedures, coordinating with physicians for clarifications, and ensuring timely and accurate data for facility reimbursement. Requires CPC/CCS/RHIT or equivalent certification and 1–3 years of coding experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of technical coding experience required.
• Preferred - 1-3 years of inpatient, outpatient, professional coding experience
• Must have CPC, CCS or RHIT certification

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and interprets the medical record to ensure accurate diagnoses and procedures for proper facility payment.
• Applies anatomy and physiology knowledge to interpret documentation and identify codes.
• Uses reference materials to identify appropriate codes and guidelines.
• Applies UHDDS definitions and CMS rules for principal/secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Assigns discharge dispositions and reports POA indicators as required.
• Generates physician queries to clarify documentation and ensures final coding determinations.

Skills

Technical experience

CPC

CCS

RHIT

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPC

CCS

RHIT

Job description

Northwell Health in Lake Success, NY is seeking a Medical Coder/Abstractor to perform coding and abstracting for patient records in accordance with UHDDS, CPT, and CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities include analyzing medical records, assigning diagnoses and procedures, coordinating with physicians for clarifications, and ensuring timely and accurate data for facility reimbursement. Requires CPC/CCS/RHIT or equivalent certification and 1–3 years of coding experience.