Mohawk Valley Health System

Medical Group Coder I

Mohawk Valley Health System  •  $22 - $34/hr  •  Utica, NY (Onsite)  •  11 hours ago
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Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Revenue Cycle Management or Coding Supervisor, the Medical Group Coder will improve documentation, data quality and revenue cycle operations. The coder reviews and analyzes medical records to accurately select all forms of HCPCS service codes (HCPCS, CPT, CPTII, CPTIII) and ICD-10-CM codes for professional services of hospital-based primary care, psychiatric and other non-inpatient surgical providers. This includes services in the office or other outpatient settings and inpatient settings.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Assign the applicable HCPCS (HCPCS, CPT, CPTII, CPTIII) service codes based on review and analysis of medical records, following CMS, CPT, insurance company, hospital based and office based guidelines.
  • Assign applicable modifiers, review medical necessity, CCI and other internal and external coding edits.
  • Assign applicable ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes based on knowledge of ICD-10-CM, insurance company, hospital based and office based guidelines.
  • Submit queries to providers, clinical staff and managers regarding incomplete, unclear, or inconsistent documentation. Re-submit queries as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
  • Provide education to providers and clinical staff regarding documentation and work flow opportunities.
  • Assist departments with diagnostic and procedural coding
  • Assist Business Office with insurance denials
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • Knowledge of EMR, electronic coding resources, Microsoft Office and email systems

PREFERRED:

  • Minimum of completed professional coding coursework
  • Knowledge of Epic, 3M ICD-10-CM and CPT software, Vitalware, Microsoft Office, Email systems
  • Knowledge of CMS Teaching Physician Guidelines for Residents and Medical Students
  • 2 years of hospital based professional coding experience

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • CPC, CCS-P, or related AHIMA or AAPC professional certification

PREFERRED:

  • CPC, CCS-P or related AHIMA or AAPC professional certification

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Req Id 98316

Department MEDICAL GRP ADMIN

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 8.50

FTE 1

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $22.25 - $33.75 Per Hour

Mohawk Valley Health System

About Mohawk Valley Health System

MVHS is dedicated to delivering premier healthcare to our region, keeping our patients as the focus of all we do. MVHS strives to be the leading patient-centered medical and healing environment, the employer of choice and the pride of Central New York.

MVHS is the parent company of the Wynn Hospital as well as MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (RNC) and Visiting Nurse Association of Utica and Oneida County. MVHS serves a multi county area of central New York. The MVHS Medical Group has 15 primary care locations. The group also provides services in many specialty areas including Women’s and Children’s Health; General, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic and Neurological Surgery; Advanced Endoscopy, Wound Care, Bariatric, Cardiovascular, Comprehensive Stroke, Cancer, Immune Health, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry and Neurosciences, Pulmonary Critical Care and Urology.

In October 2023, MVHS opened the Wynn Hospital – a new, state-of-the art hospital in downtown Utica. The Wynn Hospital replaces two aging community hospitals, St. Luke’s and St. Elizabeth, and is capable of handling 85-90 percent of all healthcare needs in the community. The Wynn Hospital will strengthen and grow full service cardiac offerings, support the development of a Neurosciences Institute that will include a Neurovascular Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, will be a world class diagnostic center, including Interventional Radiology and Advanced Endoscopy and provides a Level III Trauma Center plus the ability to serve 90,000 emergency visits per year.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Utica, NY
Year Founded
2014
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