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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
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Compensation Philosophy
Benefits
Pay Range: $32.10 - $49.79
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing:
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