Overview
Medical Records – Coder Jobs in Utica, USA at Mohawk Valley Health System
Position: Medical Records – Coder I – Full Time – Days
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
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
PREFERRED:
Licensure/Certification Requirements
PREFERRED:
- RHIA, 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
Department CODING
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 0.94
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION
Employee Status A1 – Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range 22.50 – $28 hourly
Title: Medical Records – Coder
Company: Mohawk Valley Health System
Location: Utica, USA
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