Medical Data Analyst / Outpatient Coder - Weill Cornell

nyp; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Medical Data Analyst / Outpatient Coder to perform diagnostic and procedural coding for inpatients, ambulatory surgery and outpatients. You will review records, abstract data, and assign APCs per guidelines while coordinating with physicians to clarify documentation.

Responsibilities include preparing abstracts for registries, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with hospital and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• College level course in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• 2-3 years medical record experience essential, preferably in an acute care, computerized environment.
• 1-2 years demonstrated coding experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10CM, HCPCS, and applicable APR/DRG grouper coding schemes.
• Proficient with clinical information systems for accessing health information in an electronic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and procedural coding for inpatients, ambulatory surgery and outpatients.
• Review, abstract and apply APC assignment of outpatient and ambulatory surgery records.
• Review and analyze medical records to assign Attending Physician and Clinical Service per guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians to clarify documentation related to APC or coding assignment.
• Prepare abstracts for mandated registries and correct/ resubmit data as needed.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM knowledge

HCPCS knowledge

APC coding

Physician communication

Education

CCS or RHIT certification

Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology course

Job description

Location

New York, New York

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Description: World-Class Clinical Coding

Medical Data Analyst / Outpatient Coder

In this role the Medical Data Analyst performs diagnostic and procedural coding for inpatients, ambulatory surgery and outpatients. Utilizing medical record, you'll review, abstract and apply appropriate diagnostic coding and APC assignment of outpatient and ambulatory surgery patient records according to coding guidelines as applicable according to patient type. You'll review and analyze the medical record to accurately assign the responsible Attending Physician and Clinical Service in accordance with established guidelines and communicate with physicians as appropriate to clarify documentation as related to APC or coding assignment. You'll prepare abstract information in accordance with mandated hospital, state, and federal registry programs and correct and resubmit data from abstracts as identified through edit reports from said registries.

This is a full time hybrid position, 5 days a week. located at our Midtown Manhattan Corporate Office.

Preferred Criteria

• CCS or RHIT (formerly ART)

Required Criteria

• College level course in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• 2-3 years medical record experience essential, preferably in an acute care, computerized environment
• 1-2 years demonstrated coding experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10CM, HCPCS, and applicable APR/DRG grouper coding schemes
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with clinical information systems for accessing health information in an electronic environment

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

Accolades

• 2026 Best Companies in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma - Glassdoor
• 2026 Best Place to Work - Glassdoor
• 2026 America's Best Large Employers - Forbes
• 2026 America's Best-In-State Employers - Forbes
• 2026 America's Dream Employers - Forbes
• 2026 America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community - Newsweek
• 2026 Best Places to Work in IT - Computerworld
• 2025 Great Place to Work Certified
• 2025 Best Employers for Women - Forbes
• 2025 Companies that Care - People
• 2025 America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range: $47.50-$53.35/Hourly

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