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

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

46d•$26 - $34

About The Position

The work involves performing the maintenance, completion and analysis of medical records and related statistical and informational reports at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent classifies medical data from patient records and translates diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare providers into alpha-numeric codes. The work involves the use and understanding of medical terminology, coding systems and various legal and procedural rules and regulations. This is the entry-level position of the Medical Coding Specialist series. The work is performed under the general supervision of higher-level professional staff. Supervision is not a function of the position, but incumbents in the class may on occasion request lower-level staff to perform basic work assignments. Does related work as required.

Requirements

Possession of an Associate's Degree in Medical Record Science, Health Information Technology or closely related field; or;
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; or:
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; or:
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; or:
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; or:
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. 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; and
ICD-10 refresher course must be completed every five (5) years and must obtain eight (8) trauma-related continuing education credits per year.

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