7 hospital inpatient coder specialist jobs found in New York

Coder VI Specialist - Hospital Inpatient The Coder VI Specialist - Hospital Inpatient analyzes the ICD 10 codes, suggested by computer assisted coding software, to ensure they align with official coding guidelines and the electronic medical record documentation. In collaboration with the Clinical Documentation Specialist, analyzes the circumstances of the visit to determine the most accurate diagnosis related group (DRG). This position also abstracts key data elements necessary for billing and data analysis. What You Can Expect Accurately reviews and codes patient records in the following clinical areas: hospital inpatient services. Reviews and analyzes the content of medical records and the autosuggested computer assisted codes (CAC) for the appropriate assignment of ICD diagnosis/procedure codes, present on admission indicators, hierarchical condition categories, complication and comorbidities in the proper sequence in accordance with official coding resources resulting in...

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Certified Medical Coder – Outpatient & Emergency Department (ED) Location: Remote - Bronx, NY 10461  1–2 weeks of onsite training at the start Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours per week) Pay Rate: $35 – $38 per hour Duration: 3 months (with possible extension) Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder to join our team in an acute care setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong outpatient and emergency department (ED) coding experience, advanced knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding systems, and hands-on experience using EPIC and 3M/HDS applications. This position requires strict adherence to federal billing and coding guidelines to ensure accurate and compliant claim submission. Required Qualifications: Certification: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) – Required Education: High...

Job Summary: The Coder is responsible for auditing medical records, including applicable diagnoses and operative/ diagnostic procedures in patient medical records, using the current International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedures Coding System (HCPCS) and identifying opportunities for improvement as well as assuring compliance with coding and documentation guidelines. In addition the coder is responsible to provide education and training to providers and other agency coders based on the findings of the medical records audits. Does related work as required. Responsibilities: Using the current HCPCS, ICD and CPT coding guidelines, audits medical records for coding for accuracy Identifies patterns and opportunities requiring provider education. Works with providers and office staff to educate on proper coding and documentation. Identifies service-specific/provider specific trends for...

Outpatient Medical Coder 3 Department: Health System Shared Services | Revenue Management Scope of Position: Coding services assigns diagnosis and procedural codes to inpatient and outpatient medical records to facilitate the reimbursement and data collection for the individual business units of the OSU Health System. ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnoses and procedure codes are applied to inpatients and CPT-4 procedure codes are applied to all outpatients treated within the OSU Health System that are not captured through the charge description master. Medical record abstract data is assigned based on information reviewed for accuracy in IHIS during the coding process. Position Summary: The position is responsible for coding medical records and other documents at the conclusion of the patient's visit. A senior medical records coding specialist requires the skill set to code multiple work types for inpatient and outpatient services (outlined below). This requires selection of appropriate...

Inpatient Coder Job No: 495968 Department: MEDICAL RECORDS Local Title: Inpatient Coder Budget Title: Teaching Hospital Medical Records Specialist Work Type: Full Time Location: Brooklyn, NY Categories: Administrative, Information Technology Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: 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...

Inpatient Coder Reviews inpatient clinical documentation to determine the appropriate assignment of alpha numeric diagnosis/procedure codes and Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG). Data is classified for internal and external statistical reporting, research, regulatory compliance and reimbursement. Codes high dollar and all types of multifaceted accounts which includes, but is not limited to, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular surgeries, major transplants, neurovascular surgeries, spinal fusions and coding level 1 trauma (multi significant). Position Responsibilities Key Areas of Responsibility Coding 1. Applies strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to determine the appropriate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes for more complex accounts. 2. Analyzes medical records using the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS),...

Coding Auditor - Drg/Apc Coordinator Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Coding Auditor - DRG/APC Coordinator for the Health Information Management department. This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area. In this role, the Coding Auditor - DRG/APC Coordinator is responsible for ensuring accuracy and quality of coding assignments for all records requiring DRG and/or APC coding, and ensures optimal and timely reimbursement. Essential Job Functions Performs data quality reviews on inpatient and outpatient records to ensure proper coding guidelines have been followed and appropriate DRG or APC assignments have been made for appropriate reimbursement Provides DRG/APC and coding quality information and statistical reports to the Coding Manager Communicates with the Medical Staff and House staff as needed to discuss clinical questions with respect to the assignment of...