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POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Health Information Management Coding Specialist IV Remote available. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for analyzing, collecting, classifying, coding and reporting medical record data according to ICD-9-CM/CPT-4 methodology to meet Medical Center, Financial, Third Party Payer, Federal and State regulatory standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Analyzing Data-Rehabilitation - Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Medical Center and department concerning safety, rules of conduct, etc. as outlined in the Employee Staff Handbook. Seeks guidance as necessary for the performance of duties, asks appropriate questions when in doubt and utilizes reference sources/materials to ensure accuracy.
• Analyzing Data-Outpatient - Reviews and analyzes outpatient medical record documentation from the patients visit. Abstracts pertinent clinical information (i.e. diagnostic and procedural information) and other related patient and physician data needed for statistical information. Determines appropriate coding of clinical data in accordance with coding clinic, Federal, State and departmental guidelines. Codes clinical information in accordance with ICD-9-CM/CPT-4 methodology for patient reporting.
• Analyzing Data-Inpatient - Reviews and analyzes inpatient medical record documentation from the patients visit. Abstracts pertinent clinical information (i.e. diagnostic and procedural information) and other related patients and physicians data needed for statistical information. Determines appropriate coding of clinical data in accordance with coding clinic, Federal and State Diagnostic Related Groupings (DRGs) classification guidelines and departmental guidelines. Codes clinical information in accordance with ICD-9-CM methodology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify you must have a Minimum Qualifications:. Demonstrated proficiency in medical record analysis and ICD-9-CM/CPT-4 coding methodology. Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree in Health Information Technology and RHIA, RHIT or CCScertification.4 years coding experience in an acute care teaching hospital collecting, classifying, coding andreporting clinical data. Thorough understanding of coding guidelines and ability to use appropriate reference materials. Demonstrated ability to solve problems, work independently, and/or additional responsibility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Qualifications:None.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Langone Health's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

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