Health Information Management (H.I.M.) Coder I, II, or III role at Adirondack Health. The selected candidate will be placed into the appropriate coder level based on qualifications and experience.
Performs medical coding for inpatient, ambulatory surgery, referred outpatient services, and professional services across Adirondack Health campus locations. Reviews medical records and assigns accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, HCPCS, and Evaluation and Management codes. Classifies inpatient records to the correct MDC/DRG and processes ambulatory surgery records through APC/APG workflows.
Works coding edits, including Correct Coding Initiative and medical necessity edits, to support clean claims submission.
Coder I
Apprentice-level role focused on learning specialty practices and assisting with insurance denials and claim holds in coding scrubber software.
Coder II
More experienced coding role responsible for standard inpatient and outpatient coding work and edit resolution.
Coder III
Advanced coding role requiring extensive certified coding experience and strong knowledge of coding workflows and quality standards.
Coder I
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Enrollment in an AAPC or AHIMA coding course leading to a coding credential within 6 months of hire
- Preferred: current enrollment in a coding course
- Preferred: working knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
- Moderate interpersonal skills to interact with medical staff, administration, and quality management
Coder II
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one professional coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA
- Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
- At least 3 years of demonstrated certified medical coding experience
- Moderate interpersonal skills to interact with medical staff, administration, and quality management
Coder III
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one professional coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA
- Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
- At least 7 years of demonstrated certified medical coding experience
- Moderate interpersonal skills to interact with medical staff, administration, and quality management
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and sick days
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
- And much more
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago