Inpatient Coder

$60,000 - $75,000/yrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Inpatient Coder · $60,000 - $75,000/yr

About the role

Pay for this role is about 3% below the New York median for administration roles.

The Inpatient Coder is responsible for abstracting clinical information from medical records and assigning accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes for reimbursement and compliance. They must also collaborate with hospital staff and query physicians to ensure documentation accuracy.

The Department of Health Information Management at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Inpatient Coder.

Reporting to the Coding Manager and to the Director of the Health Information Management, the successful candidate will: Abstract clinical information from the medical record and assign appropriate ICD-10cm and ICD-10PCS or CPT codes according to established procedures.

Maintain optimal standard of coding and assume uniformity of coding for compliance and reimbursement.

Ensure the selection of accurate and descriptive codes from the appropriate classification system.

Ensure the confidentiality of data contained on the patients’ medical records.

Analyze the information contained in the medical record to ensure that the most appropriate codes are used.

Query the physicians for appropriate documentation.

Work collaboratively with all department and hospital staff.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications RHIA or RHIT or CCS coding certification. 1+ year in a supervisory/administrator capacity. Ability to make coding decisions based on use of established coding guidelines. Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree with related Health Information Management experience, and 3-5 years direct coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an RHIA, RHIT, or CCS coding certification and possess at least one year of supervisory experience. A Bachelor of Science degree and 3-5 years of acute care coding experience are preferred.

bachelor degree
professional certificate
Compliance
Clinical Documentation
CPT Coding
Reimbursement
Data Confidentiality
Health Information Management
Medical Record Abstracting
Physician Querying
ICD-10PCS
ICD-10cm

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000/yr
Location: New York
Posted: Jul 13, 2026
Application: Employer website

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