Medical Coder I - Hybrid (ICD-9-CM/CPT4)

Kaleida Health; City of Olean (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health in Olean, NY is seeking a Medical Coder to review clinical documentation and accurately code encounters for billing and compliance. Candidates should have an associate's degree or be enrolled in a medical coding course, along with one year of experience.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring excellent communication skills and knowledge in medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution or enrollment in a medical coding course through an accredited agency.
• One year of progressive on-the-job experience is required.
• Must understand confidentiality and operate in a network PC environment.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and diagnosis results for coding.
• Accurately code inpatient and outpatient encounters.
• Resolve billing error reports and identify error patterns.

Skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Communication skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Basic medical terminology

Knowledge of disease states/processes

Knowledge of pharmaceuticals

Education

Associate’s degree or enrollment in medical coding course

Job description

Kaleida Health in Olean, NY is seeking a Medical Coder to review clinical documentation and accurately code encounters for billing and compliance. Candidates should have an associate's degree or be enrolled in a medical coding course, along with one year of experience.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring excellent communication skills and knowledge in medical terminology.