Medical Coding Specialist - FT - Day Shift

Erie County Medical Center • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

The Medical Coding Specialist is responsible for the maintenance, completion, and analysis of medical records at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). This entry-level position involves classifying medical data from patient records and translating diagnostic and procedural phrases into alpha-numeric codes. The role requires a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding systems, and relevant legal and procedural regulations, performed under the supervision of higher-level professional staff.

Requirements

• Possession of an Associate's Degree in Medical Record Science, Health Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Completion of a certificate program in medical coding.
• Active status as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by AHIMA, or possession of CHIM, CCS, or CPC certification at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Trauma Registry Course and Abbreviated Injury Scale Course within thirty-six months of appointment.
• ICD-10 refresher course completion every five years with eight trauma-related continuing education credits per year.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding of patient diagnoses and procedures by assigning applicable code sets such as ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS to medical records.
• Ensure coding work is accurate and sequenced according to industry guidelines and regulations.
• Analyze medical records to identify documentation deficiencies.
• Communicate with personnel to obtain additional information for final coding.
• Route requests for medical information to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in the compilation and preparation of statistical and informational reports.
• Help locate and identify records and reports as needed.
• Respond to requests for information from appropriate individuals.
• Stay current on relevant coding matters and diagnostic procedures.
• Perform scheduled downloads of trauma information to relevant state and national databases when assigned to Trauma Registry.
• Assist in mentoring college student interns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree