Certified Medical Coder Inpatient - Brooklyn, NY

Certified Medical Coder•

Inpatient Location:

Brooklyn, NY Shift:

Day Shift | 8:00 AM•4:00

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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 initiatives Coding 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 systems Clinical 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 information Required Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required Certifications One or more of the following certifications required: CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

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credential Experience & 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 For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169. 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.