Medical Data Analyst / Outpatient Coder - Weill Cornell

Medical Data Analyst / Outpatient Coder

World-Class Clinical Coding

More than a job, we're offering the ultimate opportunity for clinical coding professionals. You'll work closely with top physicians and documentation improvement nurses while employing the unique specialty coding model. There's never been a better time to join our team. A recent conversion to EMR across all five campuses is taking health information management to exciting heights.

In this role the Medical Data Analyst performs diagnostic and procedural coding for inpatients, ambulatory surgery and outpatients. Utilizing medical record, you'll review, abstract and apply appropriate diagnostic coding and APC assignment of outpatient and ambulatory surgery patient records according to coding guidelines as applicable according to patient type. You'll review and analyze the medical record to accurately assign the responsible Attending Physician and Clinical Service in accordance with established guidelines and communicate with physicians as appropriate to clarify documentation as related to APC or coding assignment. You'll prepare abstract information in accordance with mandated hospital, state, and federal registry programs and correct and resubmit data from abstracts as identified through edit reports from said registries.

This is a full time hybrid position, 5 days a week. located at our Midtown Manhattan Corporate Office.

Preferred Criteria

• CCS or RHIT (formerly ART)

Required Criteria

• College level course in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• 2-3 years medical record experience essential, preferably in an acute care, computerized environment
• 1-2 years demonstrated coding experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10CM, HCPCS, and applicable APR/DRG grouper coding schemes
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with clinical information systems for accessing health information in an electronic environment

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$47.50-$53.35/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.