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Mohawk Valley Health System lists this Coder I - Medical Records - Full Time - Days opportunity in city of utica, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Coder I - Medical Records - Full Time - Days
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, 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
Nearest Major Market: Utica
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