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About the Role
The Experienced Outpatient Medical Record Coder will be responsible for selecting and assigning accurate codes from current coding systems including ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for services provided in the facility environment.
Responsibilities
- Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes with modifiers for services provided in the facility environment.
- Review the medical record and all applicable documentation to determine the appropriate codes to assign for the services and diagnoses.
- Utilize coding resources and other applicable reference materials to ensure accuracy in coding for all assigned services.
- Follow all HIPAA regulations and uphold a high standard around privacy requirements.
- Demonstrate technical competence to use the facility encoder as it interfaces with the hospital mainframe and/or EMR in a remote setting.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, Citrix, and Adobe Reader in using required computer systems with minimal assistance.
- Maintain a working knowledge of various laws, regulations, and industry guidance that impact compliant coding.
- Meet all coder productivity and quality goals.
- Ensure the confidentiality of data contained in the medical records as outlined in institutional policies and procedures.
- Support and promote the HIM department by participating in special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree, at least 5 years of outpatient facility coding experience, and CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification.
- OR, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of outpatient facility coding experience and CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification.
- OR, at least 10 years of outpatient facility coding experience.
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen.
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Skills
- ICD-10-CM/PCS coding
- CPT coding
- HCPCS coding
- HIPAA compliance
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Citrix
- Adobe Reader
- Facility encoder usage
- EMR systems
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of outpatient facility coding experience
- 8+ years of outpatient facility coding experience
- 10+ years of outpatient facility coding experience
- 5+ years of facility outpatient procedure coding experience
Education Level
- Associate’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree in a non-clinical Health Care related field (HIM, Health Sciences, or Health Informatics)
Salary/Compensations
- $77,000 - $97,653 / year
Benefits
- Generous leave
- Health insurance
- Participation in the state pension system
- Location Pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)
- Shift Differentials (Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts)
About the Company
- Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care.
- It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.
- Stony Brook University Hospital is dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.
Equal Opportunity
- Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
- Stony Brook University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting oea_ada@stonybrook.edu.
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