At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Outpatient Coder on our Coding team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Responsible for coding and abstracting of outpatient patient records as well as appropriate APC assignment to insure prompt and optimal financial reimbursement as well as for administrative and research purposes. Reports required diagnoses to NYSDOH.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Compensation for the role is $35.20 - $39.75 hourly

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Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.  When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Fully remote from the following states: Pennsylvania; Florida; South Carolina; North Carolina; Texas

Minimum Education: High School graduate with courses in Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, ICD10 CM Coding and CPT coding.  Coursework or training in ICD-10-PCS is a plus

Minimum Experience:

Minimum two (2) year experience outpatient coding experience.

Strong proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems.

Familiarity with ICD-10-PCS coding and guidelines as applicable is preferred.

Required Certification/Registration: Prefer RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, or CPC credentials.  All candidates must pass a competency exam to qualify.

Physical Requirements:  

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lit, heated or ventilated facility.  No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.