The Coding Specialist is responsible for coding inpatient and outpatient medical records to support data quality, accurate reimbursement, severity of illness/risk of mortality assignment, research, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
The role involves reviewing the entire medical record and assigning diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10, PCS, and CPT coding systems. It also includes communicating with medical staff when documentation clarification is needed through the physician query process. The position is responsible for calculating facility E/M levels using designated software and performing charge posting for procedures.
This is a remote, full-time position based in the Health Information Management department at Kaleida Health.
Education
- Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology (Medical Record Technology) required
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management or Medical Records Administration preferred
- RHIT required within 6 months for applicable employees
- RHIA required within 6 months for applicable employees with a BS in HIM/Medical Records
- CCS preferred for employees with HIM/Medical Records degrees
- CPC may be maintained for grandfathered employees without HIM/Medical Records degrees
Experience
- 1 year of coding experience with ICD-10, PCS, CPT, and DRG/APC assignment in an acute care facility preferred
- Prior experience with computerized encoding and grouping software preferred
- 6 months of experience demonstrating ICD-10 continuing education credits required
- 1 year of experience with Microsoft Windows/Office and computer proficiency required
- Coding Assessment ICD-10 skills test required
Location
Buffalo, New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago