Coding Specialist

Saratoga Hospital Saratoga Springs , NY 12866

Posted 3 weeks ago

Summary of Position:#Responsible for the accurate and timely coding and abstracting of patient records using the ICD-10-CM and CPT classification systems.# Ensures optimal reimbursement by applying all coding guidelines in the sequencing and assignment of codes.# Interacts with providers to facilitate modifications to clinical documentation through the query process.


Primary Job Responsibilities:


Codes and abstracts patient records maintaining expected standards of accuracy (98%). Codes and abstracts patient records maintaining expected standards of productivity. Assists patient financial services personnel with coding/abstracting questions. Assists with the training/orientation of employees as requested by manager. Maintains coding/abstracting skills through participation in a variety of educational offerings, and review of current literature in paper and electronic form. Assists with monitoring the unbilled report, resolves issues and prioritizes work to maintain established accounts receivable targets.# Participates in the coding subcommittee groups actively contributing to the list of agenda items, resolution of issues and development of coding guidelines/quick reference guides. Minimum Qualifications:#Associate#s degree or progress towards a degree in Health Information Technology.

Will consider candidate with Bachelors# degree in related medical field plus medical terminology and anatomy and physiology.#RHIT, or RHIA or CCS or CCA or CPC required. Will consider a High School diploma or GED with a coding credential.#Strong background in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology with working knowledge and skill in ICD-10-CM and CPT-coding principles preferred.#Coding experience in an acute care setting preferred. # # Salary Range: $19.47 - $32.10 Pay Grade: H Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.


Summary of Position: Responsible for the accurate and timely coding and abstracting of patient records using the ICD-10-CM and CPT classification systems.

Ensures optimal reimbursement by applying all coding guidelines in the sequencing and assignment of codes. Interacts with providers to facilitate modifications to clinical documentation through the query process.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Codes and abstracts patient records maintaining expected standards of accuracy (98%).

  • Codes and abstracts patient records maintaining expected standards of productivity.

  • Assists patient financial services personnel with coding/abstracting questions.

  • Assists with the training/orientation of employees as requested by manager.

  • Maintains coding/abstracting skills through participation in a variety of educational offerings, and review of current literature in paper and electronic form.

  • Assists with monitoring the unbilled report, resolves issues and prioritizes work to maintain established accounts receivable targets.

  • Participates in the coding subcommittee groups actively contributing to the list of agenda items, resolution of issues and development of coding guidelines/quick reference guides.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree or progress towards a degree in Health Information Technology.

Will consider candidate with Bachelors' degree in related medical field plus medical terminology and anatomy and physiology. RHIT, or RHIA or CCS or CCA or CPC required. Will consider a High School diploma or GED with a coding credential.

Strong background in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology with working knowledge and skill in ICD-10-CM and CPT-coding principles preferred. Coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Salary Range: $19.47 - $32.10

Pay Grade: H

Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.


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