Medical Data Analyst / Outpatient Coder - Weill Cornell

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital seeks a Medical Data Analyst / Outpatient Coder to perform diagnostic and procedural coding for inpatients, ambulatory surgery, and outpatients. You will review records, abstract information, and assign APCs per guidelines, communicating with physicians as needed to ensure accurate coding.

The role is a full-time hybrid position based at our Midtown Manhattan Corporate Office, with on-site presence required and collaboration with physicians and documentation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and procedural coding for inpatients, ambulatory surgery and outpatients.
• Review, abstract and apply diagnostic coding and APC assignment per guidelines.
• Identify attending physician and clinical service for accuracy and clarification with physicians.
• Prepare abstracts for mandated registry programs and resubmit data when needed.

Skills

ICD-10CM coding

HCPCS coding

APC/DRG knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Anatomy & physiology coursework

Medical terminology coursework

Tools

Clinical information systems

Job description

World-Class Clinical Coding

More than a job, we're offering the ultimate opportunity for clinical coding professionals. You'll work closely with top physicians and documentation improvement nurses while employing the unique specialty coding model. There's never been a better time to join our team. A recent conversion to EMR across all five campuses is taking health information management to exciting heights.

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Description

More than a job, we're offering the ultimate opportunity for clinical coding professionals. You'll work closely with top physicians and documentation improvement nurses while employing the unique specialty coding model. There's never been a better time to join our team. A recent conversion to EMR across all five campuses is taking health information management to exciting heights.

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.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$47.50-$53.35/Hourly

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