Outpatient Coder

SUNY Downstate Medical Center·New York

$53,151 - $77,834/yrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago

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Outpatient Coder · $53,151 - $77,834/yr

How this role compares

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-14% vs. median posted salary for administration roles in New York ($62,000, n=931)

$15,294 · lowesthighest · $380,000

this role: $53,151median $62,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 931 posted administration roles in New York salarys. This role sits in the 40th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 14% below the New York median for administration roles.

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

The Department of Health Information Management at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Outpatient Coder / TH Medical Records Specialist.

The successful candidate will: Report to the Coding Manager and Director of HIM Department.

Abstract clinical information from the medical record and assign appropriate ICD-10 CM and ICD-10 PCS/or CPT codes according to established procedures.

Maintain optimal standards 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 in the patients medical records.

Analyze the information contained in the medical records.

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

Queries the physicians for the appropriate documentation.

Work collaboratively with all departments and hospital staff.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications RHIA or RHIT or CCS or CPC coding certification. Ability to make coding decisions based on use of established coding guidelines. Must have ability to work independently and be a self-starter.

Preferred Qualifications

BS Degree with related Health Information Management experience. 3-5 years direct coding experience in an acute care setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a professional coding certification such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC. A bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of direct coding experience in an acute care setting are preferred.

bachelor degree
professional certificate
Compliance
Medical Coding
Clinical Documentation
CPT Coding
Medical Records Management
Data Confidentiality
Health Information Management
Physician Querying
ICD-10 CM
ICD-10 PCS

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $53,151 - $77,834/yr
Location: New York
Posted: Jul 13, 2026
Application: Employer website

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