Coder I - Medical Records - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System

UTICA, NYFull-time$22.69–34.43/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$22.69–34.43/hr

Location

UTICA, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

The Medical Records Coder I assigns ICD-10-CM and PCS codes according to AHA–AMA guidelines, CMS, and NGS. The role supports documentation, data quality, and revenue cycle operations through coding, charge audits, provider queries, and assistance with coding-related policies and procedures. It also responds to insurance, compliance, and RAC denials.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EMRCoding SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeModifiersMedical NecessityCCI EditsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationEpic3M Software

Qualifications

Associate's in Health Information Management or Related Degree or Equivalent ExperienceRHIA CertificationRHIT CertificationCCS CertificationCCA CertificationCPC CertificationCIC Certification

Full job description

Coder I - Medical Records - Full Time - Days

Department: CODING

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director CDI/Coding or designee, the Medical Records Coder I will improve documentation, data quality and revenue cycle operations. The coder assigns International Classification of Disease system- 10 (ICD), CM, and PCS codes according to AHA – AMA Guidelines, CMS and NGS.

Core Job Responsibilities

Assign diagnosis and procedure codes, for accurate and timely billing of most appropriate payer
Audit charges and establish proper coding in collaboration with providers
Initiate and follow up on queries with providers
Assist departments with diagnostic and procedural coding
Respond to Insurance, compliance and RAC denials
Review and assist in the maintenance of coding related policies and procedures
Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

AS in Health Information Management , a related degree or equivalent experience
Knowledge of EMR, Coding Software, and Microsoft Office
Knowledge/understanding of modifiers, medical necessity & CCI edits
Good Oral and Written Communication

PREFERRED:

BS in Health Information Management
Knowledge of Epic and 3M software

Licensure/Certification Requirements

PREFERRED:

R HIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CIC Certification

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 98983

Department CODING

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 7.50

FTE 0.94

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $22.69-$34.43