Medical Coding Specialist I - Inpatient

About Us: The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Medical Coding Specialist I - Inpatient At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), mission-driven teams support world-class cancer care, research, and education. This inpatient-focused Medical Coding Specialist role ensures the integrity of clinical data by translating complex hospital documentation into accurate, compliant coding that supports reimbursement, quality reporting, and regulatory requirements across inpatient services. Role Overview 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 Key Qualifications 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 Core Skills Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on coding accuracy and compliance Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills for complex inpatient case review Effective communication skills for provider queries and interdisciplinary collaboration Ability to manage high-volume workloads while meeting deadlines and quality metrics Sound professional judgment within a highly regulated inpatient coding environment Additional Information: Schedule: Flexible start between 6 AM – 10 AM EST Location: Remote Reporting To Supervisor, Clinical Data Specialist Helpful Links: Compensation Philosophy Benefits Pay Range: $32.10 - $49.79 FSLA Status: Non-Exempt Closing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Our multi-disciplinary teams work together to provide exceptional patient care, develop innovative research, and deliver outstanding educational programs. Learn More The people of MSK make this an incredible place to work, grow and make a difference. Discover what makes us unique