SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
New York, NY
Job Description The Department of Health Information Management at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Outpatient Coder / TH Medical Records Specialist. The successful candidate will: Report to the Coding Manager and Director of HIM Department. Abstract clinical information from the medical record and assign appropriate ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS/or CPT codes according to established procedures. Maintain optimal standards of coding and assume uniformity of coding for compliance and reimbursement. Ensure the selection of accurate and descriptive codes from the appropriate classification system. Ensure the confidentiality of data contained in the patients medical records. Analyze the information contained in the medical records. Analyze the information contained in the medical records to ensure that the most appropriate codes are used. Queries the physicians for the appropriate documentation. Work collaboratively with all departments...