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. This role requires prior coding experience and strong knowledge of DRG assignment, clinical documentation, and coding compliance.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit: Coding Support Services, UHS Revenue Cycle Operations
Primary Work Shift: Day
Requirements & Qualifications
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 and quality assurance activities.
- Utilize problem-solving and critical thinking skills to resolve coding issues.
- Communicate professionally with physicians and healthcare teams.
- Work independently while meeting deadlines and productivity goals.
- Identify cases requiring provider documentation clarification and collaborate with the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team.
- Meet and maintain established coding productivity and accuracy standards.
- Assist in mentoring Level 1 coders or new team members as needed.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Two years of inpatient coding experience
- CPC, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CIC certification
- Preferred: Associate degree in HIT or related field
- Preferred: CIC certification
Benefits & Perks
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation range: $27.80 - $41.69 per hour, depending on experience
- Eligible for benefits if hired into a regular position with at least 24 scheduled weekly hours
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours per week
- Flexible plan options and coverage tiers
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
- PTO accrual starting on day one
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Access to financial advisors
- Up to $400 per year in wellness rewards
- 24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support
- Food pantry and PTO donation program
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet
- Access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago
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