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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is among the world’s leading institutions for cancer study and treatment. It is also the oldest private cancer center,

Medical Coding Specialist I – Inpatient

Location

New York

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

$32 - $49 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

Postgraduate Degree2 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Medical Coding Specialist I – Inpatient

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

• Analyze inpatient medical records to extract comprehensive clinical, pathologic, and procedural data • Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS procedures with highest specificity • Determine and accurately apply Present on Admission (POA) indicators for all applicable diagnoses • Review admission, discharge, and concurrent documentation to validate coding completeness and accuracy • Collaborate with clinical teams and query providers when documentation clarification is required • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer-specific inpatient coding and reporting guidelines • Support accurate MS-DRG assignment and reimbursement through thorough coding practices • Maintain integrity of coded data for quality reporting, research, and regulatory submissions • Meet productivity benchmarks while maintaining high-quality standards across assigned inpatient cases

Job Requirements

  • 2+ years of inpatient hospital coding experience required
  • Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG methodology, and POA reporting guidelines
  • Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and complex disease processes, especially oncology
  • Experience with Epic, 3M/ Solventum Encoder, or similar inpatient coding systems preferred
  • CPC, CCS, or equivalent AHIMA/AAPC inpatient coding certification required
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information

Benefits

  • Flexible start between 6 AM – 10 AM EST

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