Experienced Inpatient Medical Record Coder

Position Summary

The Coder at Stony Brook Medicine is responsible for selecting and assigning accurate codes from the current version of coding systems including ICD-10 CM, ICD-10 PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes. Duties may include reviewing medical records, ensuring accuracy in coding, adhering to HIPAA regulations, and maintaining compliance with institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, at least 5 years of facility inpatient coding experience and CCS certification OR, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of facility inpatient coding experience and CCS certification OR at least 10 years of facility inpatient coding experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a non-clinical Healthcare related field such as HIM, Health Sciences, Health Informatics or related field, preferred
• Working knowledge of MS-DRG and NYS APR DRG grouping logic to accurately reflect the diagnosis, procedures documented in the medical record
• Documentation assessment and review for accurate abstracting of clinical data to meet regulatory and compliance requirements

Special Notes

A resume/CV should be included with the online application. The position will remain open until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. Candidates are advised to submit their applications before the initial review date, which is within two weeks of the posting date. For essential functions, the position may require the wearing of respiratory protection and adherence to institutional policies.