Medical Records Coder I: Precision Coding & Revenue Impact

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY is seeking a Medical Records Coder I to improve documentation, data quality and revenue cycle operations. The coder assigns ICD-10, CM and PCS codes according to AHA–AMA guidelines, CMS and NGS.

Responsibilities include coding, auditing charges, collaborating with providers, addressing denials, and supporting policies and procedures for coding accuracy. Education: AS in Health Information Management is required; BS in HIM preferred; RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC

Qualifications

• AS in Health Information Management or related degree or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of EMR, coding software and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge/understanding of modifiers, medical necessity and CCI edits.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for accurate and timely billing.
• Audit charges and establish proper coding in collaboration with providers.
• Initiate and follow up on queries with providers.
• Assist departments with diagnostic and procedural coding.
• Respond to Insurance, compliance and RAC denials.
• Review and assist in maintenance of coding related policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

EMR knowledge

Coding software

MS Office

Medical necessity & CCI edits

Communication

Education

AS in Health Information Management

BS in Health Information Management

Tools

Epic

3M software

Job description

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY is seeking a Medical Records Coder I to improve documentation, data quality and revenue cycle operations. The coder assigns ICD-10, CM and PCS codes according to AHA–AMA guidelines, CMS and NGS.

Responsibilities include coding, auditing charges, collaborating with providers, addressing denials, and supporting policies and procedures for coding accuracy. Education: AS in Health Information Management is required; BS in HIM preferred; RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC