Westchester Medical Center

Job Summary: The Coder is responsible for auditing medical records, including applicable diagnoses and operative/ diagnostic procedures in patient medical records, using the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedures Coding System (HCPCS) and identifying opportunities for improvement as well as assuring compliance with coding and documentation guidelines. In addition the coder is responsible to provide education and training to providers and other agency coders based on the findings of the medical records audits. Does related work as required. Responsibilities: Using the current HCPCS, ICD and CPT coding guidelines, audits medical records for coding for accuracy Identifies patterns and opportunities requiring provider education. Works with providers and office staff to educate on proper coding and documentation. Identifies service-specific/provider specific trends for...

A healthcare facility in New York is seeking a Coder to audit medical records and ensure compliance with coding guidelines. The role requires three to four years of coding experience in an outpatient setting and relevant certifications. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of medical coding and terminology, along with effective communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to educate providers and improve coding accuracy. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A healthcare facility in New York is searching for a Coder responsible for auditing medical records and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in medical records coding and certification as a CCS or CPC. Responsibilities include educating staff on coding accuracy and conducting audits to identify trends. This position requires thorough knowledge of medical terminology and strong communication skills, and offers a dynamic work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Inpatient Coder- REMOTEValhalla-NY-10595-United StatesJob Summary :The Coder is responsible for coding medical records, including all diagnoses and operative and diagnostic procedures in patient medical records, using the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD) for diagnoses and procedures, and entering coded information into an automated grouper system.Does related work as required.Responsibilities :Using the current ICD coding systems for diagnoses and procedures, assigns and records an accurate code to all diagnoses, procedures, and operations as documented by the attending physician in the indicated patient's medical record.Ensures that all factors necessary for assigning an accurate DRG are present, and that all diagnoses are ranked properly.Makes appropriate contacts in order to acquire or clarify necessary information.Enters final diagnostic code numbers and narrative descriptions of diagnoses and procedures into an automated grouper system.Provides...

Senior Inpatient Coder (REMOTE)Valhalla-NY-10595-United StatesJob Summary :The Senior Inpatient Coder is responsible for addressing appeals to insurance companies and coding highly complex medical records using the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD10 CM / PCS codes) and entering coded information into an automated grouper system.Technical guidance and acting in a lead role is expected.Does related work as required.Responsibilities :Addresses appeals to insurance denials to facilitate expedient resolution and reimbursement.Interprets and applies American Hospital Association Official Coding guidelines to articulate and support principle and secondary diagnoses and selected procedures.Identifies and analyzes patterns in possible coding errors or other trends and reports to the the coding leadership team.Participates in mandated medical record review processes.Using current ICD10 CM / PCS coding systems, assigns and records an accurate code to all diagnoses,...