Clinical Data Specialist I, Department of Pathology
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 pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Coding Specialist I, Department of Pathology At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Coding 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 pathology 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 certification 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 pathology-specific coding; prior pathology 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: $28.42 - $44.00 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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job