Coder Level 4-PACC Medical Records (Remote)-Mount Sinai Union Square-Full Time, Days

Coder Level 4-PACC Medical Records (Remote)-Mount Sinai Union Square-Full Time, Days

Responsible for coding of inpatient and/or ambulatory surgery records utilizing ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or CPT coding guidelines and conventions for the establishment of diagnoses and procedures. The coded information is utilized for reimbursement purposes, data retrieval, education, to support medical research activity, assessment of clinical care, evaluation of medical services, case mix for the facility, and identification of health care concerns for public health

• Thoroughly review, analyze, and interpret the entire medical record (electronic and hardcopy), including progress notes, consultation reports, physician orders, nursing notes, operative reports, pathology reports, radiology reports, laboratory results, medication records, other ancillary service reports, and the discharge summary to identify all diagnoses and procedures occurring/affecting the current admission
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process, pharmacology, to identify diagnoses and procedures documented in the medical record
• Apply knowledge of the ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding system to translate identified diagnoses and procedures to codes for accurate reimbursement and data.
• Adhere to Official ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 Coding Guidelines when identifying diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstract information regarding congenital malformations for reporting to the Congenital Malformations Registry (CMR) as mandated by New York State.
• Utilize all available resources to assist coding and reimbursement to the facility, including but not limited to AHA, AMA, AHIMA and CMS, ICD-10-CM Coding Handbook, CPT-4 Procedural Handbook, electronic reference material available in 3M encoder, and institutional coding policies
• Alerts the Coding Manager when the medical record documentation requires further clarification
• Use 3M 360 encoder logic and grouper software to assign diagnosis and procedure codes. Utilize the clinical analyzer to assist in refining and focusing on reimbursement under the DRG payment system
• Maintain and continually enhance and update coding skills and knowledge by participating in continuing education programs to support the effective application of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 and coding guidelines to outpatient diagnoses and procedures. This is extremely important due to the fast pace of technological and clinical advances in the medical field and in retaining credentials.
• Abide by all Federal and state regulations, as dictated by CMS, Medicaid, and other third party payers regarding reimbursement for the facility
• Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient records and medical and other information.

• High School education, Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years inpatient coding experience in tertiary care hospital
• CC3 required – IP or CCS-P, CCS, CPC-H or CPC required for OP

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $50.15 - $50.69 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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