Medical Coder - Outpatient Experience Job at Mohawk Valley Health System, Utica, NY

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  • Mohawk Valley Health System
  • Utica, NY

Job Description

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:

  • RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CIC Certification

Job Tags

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