| Location | Saranac Lake, NY |
| Salary | $23.30–$34.91 Per Hour |
Health Information Management (H.I.M) Coder I, II, or III. Candidate will be evaluated and placed based on relevant qualifications and experience as described below.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Benefits of Working Full-Time at Adirondack Health:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Benefit Time (PTO and Sick days)
Tuition Reimbursement
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
And much more!
Salary Range:
Coder I: $23.30-$34.91 per hour
Coder II: $24.20-$36.31 per hour
Coder III: $25.17-$37.77 per hour
Coder I
Position Summary:
Acts as an apprentice for more experienced coders to learn different specialty practices in preparation for transitioning into primary coding role. Will have involvement in working regular insurance denials and claim holds within the coding “scrubber” software.
Once fully trained, performs coding in accordance with Adirondack Health (AH) approved, CMS, and AMA coding guidelines which includes inpatient, ambulatory surgery, referred outpatient services, professional services for employed or contracted providers at any of the AH campus locations.
Medical records are reviewed and accurately coded with the appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, HCPCS, Evaluation and Management codes. All inpatient medical records are classified to the correct MDC/DRG based on the payment methodology for that specific financial class (MS, AP, APR DRGs). Ambulatory Surgery patient records are run through the APC finder for edits and grouped into either the APC or APG.
Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits and Medical Necessity edits are generated on all coded cases and the coders “work” these edits to help with clean claims submission.
Educational Requirements/ Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Enrollment in AAPC or AHIMA coding course leading to a coding credential required within 6 months of hire; current enrollment in coding course preferred.
A thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology preferred.
A moderate level of interpersonal skills necessary to interact with the Medical Staff, Administration, and Quality Management (quality, risk, CDI, Core Measures).
Coder II
Position Summary:
Performs coding in accordance with Adirondack Health (AH) approved, CMS, and AMA coding guidelines which includes inpatient, ambulatory surgery, referred outpatient services, professional services for employed or contracted providers at any of the AH campus locations.
Medical records are reviewed and accurately coded with the appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, HCPCS, Evaluation and Management codes. All inpatient medical records are classified to the correct MDC/DRG based on the payment methodology for that specific financial class (MS, AP, APR DRGs). Ambulatory Surgery patient records are run through the APC finder for edits and grouped into either the APC or APG.
Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits and Medical Necessity edits are generated on all coded cases and the coders “work” these edits to help with clean claims submission.
Educational Requirements/ Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
At least one professional coding certification (through AAPC or AHIMA) required.
A thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology is required.
At least three years of demonstrated certified medical coding experience is required.
A moderate level of interpersonal skills necessary to interact with the Medical Staff, Administration, and Quality Management (quality, risk, CDI, Core Measures).
Coder III
Position Summary:
Performs coding in accordance with Adirondack Health (AH) approved, CMS, and AMA coding guidelines which includes inpatient, ambulatory surgery, referred outpatient services, professional services for employed or contracted providers at any of the AH campus locations.
Medical records are reviewed and accurately coded with the appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, HCPCS, Evaluation and Management codes. All inpatient medical records are classified to the correct MDC/DRG based on the payment methodology for that specific financial class (MS, AP, APR DRGs). Ambulatory Surgery patient records are run through the APC finder for edits and grouped into either the APC or APG.
Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits and Medical Necessity edits are generated on all coded cases and the coders “work” these edits to help with clean claims submission.
Educational Requirements/ Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
2. At least one professional coding certification (through AAPC or AHIMA) required. A thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology is required.
At least seven years of demonstrated certified medical coding experience is required.
Work requires a moderate level of interpersonal skills to interact with the Medical Staff, Administration, and Quality Management (quality, risk, CDI, Core Measures).