The Department of Health Information Management at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Inpatient Coder. Reporting to the Coding Manager and to the Director of the Health Information Management, the successful candidate will: • Abstract clinical information from the medical record and assign appropriate ICD-10cm and ICD-10PCS or CPT codes according to established procedures. • Maintain optimal standard 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 on the patients’ medical records. • Analyze the information contained in the medical record to ensure that the most appropriate codes are used. • Query the physicians for appropriate documentation. • Work collaboratively with all department and hospital staff. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications • RHIA or RHIT or CCS coding certification. • 1+ year in a supervisory/administrator capacity. • Ability to make coding decisions based on use of established coding guidelines. • Ability to work independently and be a self-starter. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor of Science Degree with related Health Information Management experience, and 3-5 years direct coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.