Outpatient Coder – ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Warwick (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY seeks a Full Time Health Information Management coder to code outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS. Responsibilities include data entry, coding accuracy, and supporting APC/APG assignment with clear documentation.

Requirements include at least one year of outpatient coding experience, a high school diploma (an Associate/Bachelor in Health Information Management may substitute for one year of experience), and AHIMA CCS/CCS-P or CPC credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of outpatient medical records coding experience.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding systems.
• Strong medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Proficient with computer systems and automated databases.

Responsibilities

• Assign and record codes for diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS.
• Ensure accurate APC/APG determination and proper diagnosis ranking.
• Contact physicians or staff to clarify documentation as needed.
• Enter final codes and narratives into the automated grouper system.
• Respond to inquiries about coding from hospital staff and management.
• Abstract data from records to compile reports and statistics.
• Enter data on hospital-wide or regional databases for tracking.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT Coding

HCPCS

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY seeks a Full Time Health Information Management coder to code outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS. Responsibilities include data entry, coding accuracy, and supporting APC/APG assignment with clear documentation.

Requirements include at least one year of outpatient coding experience, a high school diploma (an Associate/Bachelor in Health Information Management may substitute for one year of experience), and AHIMA CCS/CCS-P or CPC credentials.