Certified Medical Coder - Inpatient - Brooklyn, NY

Certified Medical Coder - Inpatient

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Shift: Day Shift 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Job Type: Contract

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Coder - Inpatient to support acute care hospital coding operations. This role is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and assigning accurate diagnostic and procedural codes for inpatient and emergency department encounters while ensuring compliance with coding regulations, payer guidelines, and federal billing standards.

The ideal candidate will possess strong inpatient coding expertise, advanced knowledge of ICD-10 coding practices, and experience working with hospital coding systems and applications.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Coding & Documentation Review

Perform accurate inpatient coding for acute care hospital encounters

Review and assign appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes

Apply CPT coding where applicable

Analyze medical records and clinical documentation for coding accuracy and completeness

Ensure compliance with federal billing regulations, coding guidelines, payer requirements, and organizational policies

Support coding accuracy and reimbursement optimization initiativesCoding Systems & Technical Responsibilities

Utilize coding tools and applications including:

3M/HDS coding application

Encoder systems

ICD coding references

Research and resolve coding discrepancies and related issues

Maintain productivity and coding quality standards

Assist with coder education and training initiatives as needed

Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and healthcare coding software systemsClinical Knowledge & Compliance

Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and clinical terminology

Maintain understanding of current coding regulations and industry updates

Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of patient health informationRequired Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED requiredCertifications

One or more of the following certifications required:

CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

RHIA

RHIT

CCP

AHIMA credentialExperience & Skills

Minimum 3 years of medical coding experience required

Acute care inpatient coding experience required

Emergency Department (ED) coding experience required

Strong knowledge of:

ICD-10 coding

CPT-4 coding

Federal billing guidelines

Payor regulations

Experience using 3M/HDS coding applications required

Strong analytical, research, and computer skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.