SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York seeks a full-time Outpatient Coder / TH Medical Records Specialist. You will abstract clinical information from the medical record and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS or CPT codes, ensure coding accuracy for compliance and reimbursement, and maintain confidentiality. You will query physicians when documentation is unclear, work with multiple departments and the HIM Department leadership, and perform related duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description The Department of Health Information Management at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Inpatient Coder. Reporting to the Coding Manager and to the Director of the Health Information Management, the successful candidate will: Abstract clinical information from the medical record and assign appropriate ICD-10cm and ICD-10PCS or CPT codes according to established procedures. Maintain optimal standard 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 on the patients’ medical records. Analyze the information contained in the medical record to ensure that the most appropriate codes are used. Query the physicians for appropriate documentation. Work collaboratively with all department and hospital staff. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required...

Outpatient Coder / TH Medical Records Specialist 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 ensure uniform coding for compliance and reimbursement. Ensure the selection of accurate and descriptive codes from the appropriate classification system. Ensure confidentiality of data contained in patients' medical records. Analyze the information contained in the medical records to ensure that the most appropriate codes are used. Query physicians for the appropriate documentation. Work collaboratively with all departments and hospital staff. Perform other related duties as...