Medical Records Coder II

Mohawk Valley Health System; New York (NY); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Join Mohawk Valley Health System as a Medical Coder, responsible for accurate coding and billing in a healthcare setting. This full-time position requires an AS in Health Information Management and relevant certifications. Work remotely while being a New York state resident. The role offers a competitive salary and the chance to impact patient care through accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CIC Certification or the ability to obtain.
• Knowledge/understanding of Patient Safety Indicators, and Hospital Acquired Conditions.
• 2 years of hospital coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for accurate billing.
• Resolve inconsistencies in diagnosis/procedure codes.
• Provide education based on recognized trends.

Skills

Good Oral and Written Communication

Education

AS in Health Information Management

BS in Health Information Management

Tools

EMR

Coding software

Microsoft Office

Epic

3M encoder

CDI Collaborate

Job description

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Mohawk Valley Health System provided pay range

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Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Mohawk Valley Health System

Talent Acquisition & Sourcing Partner @ Mohawk Valley Health System | Tech & Clinical Recruitment

Background: Hospital & Healthcare Experience is a must

Location: Working remote but New York state resident

Schedule: 5 days 8 hours or 4 days 10 hours

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Assign the appropriate DRG based on an analysis of the patient file and medical necessity
• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes, for accurate and timely billing of most appropriate payer
• Resolve diagnosis/procedure inconsistencies, concerns, and establish proper coding in collaboration with providers
• Initiate and follow up on queries with providers
• Abstract data elements and compile data for statistical reports
• Provide education based on recognized trends, including physician documentation
• Assist departments with diagnostic and procedural coding
• Respond to Insurance, compliance and RAC denials
• Review and assist in the maintenance of coding related policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

• AS in Health Information Management, a related degree or equivalent experience
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CIC Certification
• Knowledge of EMR, Coding software, and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge/understanding of Patient Safety Indicators (PSI), present on admission reporting requirements, and Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) and impact on quality and reimbursement
• Knowledge/understanding of SOI/ROM methodology
• Good Oral and Written Communication

PREFERRED:

• BS in Health Information Management
• Knowledge of Epic, 3M encoder, CDI Collaborate and Microsoft Office
• 2 years of hospital coding experience
• Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CIC Certification or the ability to obtain

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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