Coding Specialist II, Diagnostic Radiology

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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 pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK : C oding Specialist I I, Diagnostic Radiology

At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, C oding Specialists ensure accurate , high-quality coding that supports patient care, operational efficiency, and financial integrity. In this role, you'll work within Epic work queues and Code Assist AI tools to deliver precise radiology coding that powers MSK's mission of ending cancer for life.

Role Overview

Review and code radiology encounters using ICD-10, CPT-4, and MSK's Epic workflows.

Work daily in Epic work queues, including edit queues and follow-up queues, ensuring timely resolution.

Use Code Assist AI tools to enhance accuracy, speed, and consistency of coding.

Extract clinical information from reports, imaging documentation, and medical records with required specificity.

Identify discrepancies, correct coding errors, and support clean claim submission.

Meet established productivity targets (e.g., ~150 cases / day depending on case mix) and quality standards.

Collaborate with QA, physicians, and management to resolve issues and optimize coding processes.

Prepare and update productivity reports and case logs as required .

Participate in audits, special projects, and ongoing training to maintain coding knowledge and compliance.

Key Qualifications

CPC, CCS, CCSP or other applicable coding certificat ion required .

Experience in medical coding with strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4.

Experience working in a hospital or a healthcare setting

Familiarity with Epic coding workflows, work queues, or similar EMR systems.

Ability to learn radiology-specific coding; prior radiology experience preferred

Strong understanding of payer rules, documentation standards, and coding compliance.

Core Skills

High attention to detail with strong commitment to coding accuracy and quality.

Ability to work efficiently in high-volume environments with defined productivity expectations.

Strong analytical thinking for identifying errors, reviewing edits, and resolving coding discrepancies.

Effective communicator who collaborates well with clinical, billing, and QA partners.

Additional Information

Location : 99% remote with flexibility to come on site 1-2x a year in NYC

Reporting to Manager II, Health Information Management

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Pay Range : $34.83 - $54.00

FSLA Status : Non-Exempt

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