MRT (Coder)Auditor
Veterans Health Administration · Syracuse, NY
- EmployerVeterans Health Administration
- LocationSyracuse, NY
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted10 days ago
- Requisition883363800
- ProfessionMedical Coder
About this role
Veterans Health Administration is hiring a MRT (Coder)Auditor in Syracuse, NY. The employer published a pay range of $62k–$80k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other medical coder roles before you apply.
Medical coders translate diagnoses and procedures into billing and reporting codes.
Duties from the announcement
Major duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Applies comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection. Reviews assigned codes from the current version of several coding systems to include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.
How this pay compares
The midpoint of this range, $34.13 per hour, is 8% above the median of 53 Coder postings with published pay across the US ($31.56 per hour).
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Syracuse, NY at a glance
- $24.33/hrmedian pay, Syracuse area
- $22–$29middle half of earners, per hour
- 96price level, U.S. = 100
- 5hospitals listed by CMS in Syracuse
- The metro median is 15% below the New York statewide median of $28.73 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour.
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.33 median hour in Syracuse buys what $25.41 buys at the national price level.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.
What do medical coders get paid at other hospitals in the US?
- CommonSpirit HealthCentennial, CO$34.69/hr
- Banner HealthArizona, AZ$31.92/hr
- Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD$31.75/hr
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- CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS
- Experience with encoder and EHR systems
General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.
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