Coder I Location: Olean, NY. Review clinical documentation and diagnosis results as appropriate in order to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM and CPT‑4 codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance. Under the direction of Health Information Management (HIM) or the HIM supervisor, accurately code inpatient and outpatient services (for example, diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency department, ambulatory surgery, observation, and behavioral health encounters) as documented in the ICD‑9‑CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Resolve error reports associated with billing processes, identify and report error patterns, and, when necessary, assist in the design and implementation of workflow changes to reduce billing errors.
Qualifications Associate’s degree from an accredited institution or enrollment in a medical coding course through an accredited agency (e.g., AHIMA/AAPC).
One (1) year of progressive on-the-job experience in medical coding.
Understanding of confidentiality requirements and ability to operate on a PC in a network environment.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, basic medical terminology, disease states/processes, and pharmaceuticals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information Work Type: Full‑Time. Shift: 1. Standard hours: 6:00a.m.–2:00p.m., 6:30a.m.–2:30p.m., 7:00a.m.–3:00p.m., 7:30a.m.–3:30p.m., 8:00a.m.–4:00p.m. No weekend or holiday work. No on‑call requirement. Work arrangement: Hybrid. Union code: N35.
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