Medical Coding Specialist (NY HELPS) - FT - Day Shift

About the role

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs coding of patient diagnoses and procedures by assigning applicable code sets, such as International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Evaluation and Management (E/M), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and/or Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS), to the appropriate medical record;
• Responsible for performing coding work in an accurate manner and sequenced in accordance with applicable coding industry guidelines (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting ) and laws and regulations (as applicable: CMS-Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM), National Trauma Data Standard and New York State Department of Health or HIPAA-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act);
• Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation for deficiencies;
• Communicates and works with appropriate personnel in obtaining additional information or clarification for completing final coding of injuries and/or charging of a medical record;
• Routes requests for medical information and other correspondence to appropriate personnel;
• Assists in compilation and preparation of statistical and informational reports;
• Assists in locating and identifying records and reports;
• Responds to requests for information by appropriate individuals;
• Stays current on relevant coding matters and diagnostic procedures;
• When assigned to Trauma Registry, performs scheduled download of trauma information to the NYS DOH, NTDS, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) and others within specific deadlines;
• May assist in mentoring college student interns.

Qualifications

• Possession of an Associate’s Degree* in Medical Record Science, Health Information Technology or closely related field;
• Completion of a certificate program in medical coding;
• Active status as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;
• Active status as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;
• Possession of Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) certification as issued by the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;
• Possession of Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification as issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;
• Possession of Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification as issued by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment**;
• Possession of Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) certification as issued by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) at time of appointment and completion of Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification within twenty-seven (27) months of initial appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

Special Requirements

• Failure to possess and present Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification within twenty-seven (27) months shall result in removal from title.
• If appointed prior to July 2022, possession of a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification as issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.
• Completion of Trauma Registry Course and Abbreviated Injury Scale Course within thirty-six (36) months of appointment;
• ICD-10 refresher course must be completed every five (5) years and must obtain eight (8) trauma-related continuing education credits per year.