Albany Medical Center
United States
Department/Unit:
Health Information Management
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$59,066.00 - $88,599.00
This position is fully remote
The Inpatient Hospital Coder applies skills and knowledge of currently mandated coding and classification systems, and official resources to select the appropriate diagnosis and procedural (PCS) codes, and other codes representing healthcare services. This position is responsible for selecting and sequencing the codes such that the organization receives the optimal reimbursement to which the facility is legally entitled, remembering that it is unethical and illegal to increase reimbursement by means that contradict requirements. This position is remote.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Use a computerized encoding system to facilitate accurate coding. Sequence diagnoses and procedures by following the ICD-10-CM, PCS, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), Medicare, Medicaid and other fiscal...