Coder- Full Time- Days

Certified Professional Coder- Full Time- Days Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The Health Information Coder is responsible for accurately assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures in compliance with ICD-10-CM/PCS official coding guidelines. This role involves querying healthcare providers for clarification when documentation is unclear, ambiguous, or incomplete and ensuring compliance with coding and billing regulations. The Coder will maintain current knowledge of coding standards through continuing education and will support organizational goals by ensuring data integrity in health records.

Roles And Responsibilities - Assign accurate ICD and CPT codes to diagnoses and procedures, ensuring compliance with governmental and insurance regulations.

• Collaborate with medical staff to resolve discrepancies or ambiguities in documentation via structured queries.
• Maintain proficiency in resolving coding edits and bill holds, working independently to ensure timely processing.
• Monitor and ensure coding sequences align with official coding and reimbursement guidelines.
• Participate in professional development activities to advance coding knowledge and practices.

Required Skills And Experience - Education: High school graduate or equivalent experience

• Licensing: Coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with coding systems, government regulations, and medical terminology.

Preferred Skills And Experience - Two-year degree in Health Information Management or a related field.

• A minimum of one year of hospital inpatient coding experience.

Physical Requirements - The position requires prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive hand motions.

• No lifting requirements; however, the role demands high mental and visual concentration.

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements: - Remote

• Shift: Flexible

Pay Range Disclosure - $21.00 - $31.00 per hour plus benefits

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

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