Under the general direction of the Director of CDI/Coding or designee, the Medical Records Coder I improves documentation, data quality, and revenue cycle operations. The role assigns ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes in accordance with AHA/AMA guidelines, CMS, and NGS standards.
Key duties include coding diagnoses and procedures for accurate and timely billing, auditing charges, collaborating with providers to establish proper coding, initiating and following up on provider queries, supporting diagnostic and procedural coding needs across departments, responding to insurance, compliance, and RAC denials, and assisting with coding-related policy and procedure maintenance.
Required
- Associate degree in Health Information Management, a related degree, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of EMR systems, coding software, and Microsoft Office
- Understanding of modifiers, medical necessity, and CCI edits
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management
- Experience with Epic and 3M software
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, or CIC certification
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 weeks ago