Medical Coding Specialist

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 you to make your career home with us as a Coding Denials Analyst on our Coding team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine. Responsibilities Reporting to the Administrator, Revenue Cycle, this individual is responsible for the oversight, analysis, and management of coding and DRG denial data across the health system. The Analyst supports accurate reimbursement and compliance by manually collecting, organizing, and analyzing denial data, preparing reports, and identifying trends to reduce future denials. This role collaborates regularly with coding, CDI, revenue cycle, and clinical teams to resolve denials, support appeals, and ensure data integrity in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. Compensation Compensation for the role is $62,361 -$77,951 per year. 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). Qualifications Minimum Education: AAS in business, information management, or health-related field preferred. May be substituted for relevant work experience. Minimum Experience: Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, must be detail oriented. Must have general business/Medical office experience, Medical claims payment and processing experiencing preferred, Familiarity with insurance and medical terminology preferred. Must have experience with data management. Experience using Midas & EPIC desired. Required Certification/Registration: N/A Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary with prolonged use of keyboards, with a mouse at a computer terminal. Working Conditions Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lit, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. For Remote and Hybrid Remote positions: If deemed operationally necessary, position may be required to report in and work on-site. 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 10 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr