02 UHS Hospitals
Johnson City, NY
Position Overview The Inpatient Coder Level 2 performs independent coding of inpatient medical records, ensuring accuracy when assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient hospital encounters in compliance with official coding guidelines, regulatory agencies, and hospital policies.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Coding Support Services, UHS Revenue Cycle Operations
Primary Work Shift: Day
Compensation Range: $27.80 - $41.69 per hour, depending on experience
You will be eligible for benefits if you are hired into a regular position with at least 24 scheduled weekly hours.
Key Responsibilities Demonstrate proficient understanding of complex clinical scenarios, including comorbidities and complications.
Analyze detailed clinical documentation to identify relevant clinical indicators for accurate coding.
Perform and respond to documentation queries in a timely manner.
Apply strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.
Participate in basic auditing...