Medical Coding Specialist Jobs in New York
Medical Coding Specialist jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, with demand concentrated in hospital systems, large academic medical centers, outpatient clinics, and health insurance carriers across every experience level from entry-level to senior coding auditor. New York City, Albany, and Buffalo account for the largest share of openings, with major employers including NYC Health + Hospitals, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Northwell Health maintaining consistent hiring. Inpatient facility coding, risk adjustment, and outpatient professional fee coding are the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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HOURLY RANGE: $26.57 - $34.83
NY HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST.
Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.
While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing the maintenance, completion and analysis of medical records and related statistical and informational reports at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent classifies medical data from patient records and translates diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare providers into alpha-numeric codes. The work involves the use and understanding of medical terminology, coding systems and various legal and procedural rules and regulations. This is the entry-level position of the Medical Coding Specialist series. The work is performed under the general supervision of higher-level professional staff. Supervision is not a function of the position, but incumbents in the class may on occasion request lower-level staff to perform basic work assignments. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Performs coding of patient diagnoses and procedures by assigning applicable code sets, such as International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Evaluation and Management (E/M), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and/or Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS), to the appropriate medical record; Responsible for performing coding work in an accurate manner and sequenced in accordance with applicable coding industry guidelines (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting) and laws and regulations (as applicable: CMS-Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM), National Trauma Data Standard and New York State Department of Health or HIPAA-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act);
- Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation for deficiencies;
- Communicates and works with appropriate personnel in obtaining additional information or clarification for completing final coding of injuries and/or charging of a medical record;
- Routes requests for medical information and other correspondence to appropriate personnel;
- Assists in compilation and preparation of statistical and informational reports;
- Assists in locating and identifying records and reports;
- Responds to requests for information by appropriate individuals;
- Stays current on relevant coding matters and diagnostic procedures;
- When assigned to Trauma Registry, performs scheduled download of trauma information to the NYS DOH, NTDS, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) and others within specific deadlines;
- May assist in mentoring college student interns.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles, practices and terminology associated with medical coding; good knowledge of medical terminology; good knowledge of disease process; good knowledge applicable laws, rules, regulations, accreditation standards, industry guidelines, and ECMCC policies and procedures; working knowledge of anatomy and physiology; ability to understand industry code sets and apply to medical records; ability to perform medical coding with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; ability to recognize inconsistencies and omissions in medical records; dependability; tact; confidentiality; sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possession of an Associate’s Degree* in Medical Record Science, Health Information Technology or closely related field; or;
- Completion of a certificate program in medical coding.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Active status as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
- Active status as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
- Possession of Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) certification as issued by the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
- Possession of Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification as issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
- Possession of Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification as issued by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment**.
Possession of Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) certification as issued by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) at time of appointment and completion of Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification within twenty-seven (27) months of initial appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment. Failure to possess and present Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification within twenty-seven (27) months shall result in removal from title.
If appointed prior to July 2022, possession of a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification as issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL REQUIREMENT WHEN ASSIGNED TO TRAUMA PROGRAM:
- Completion of Trauma Registry Course and Abbreviated Injury Scale Course within thirty-six (36) months of appointment; and
- ICD-10 refresher course must be completed every five (5) years and must obtain eight (8) trauma-related continuing education credits per year.
NOTE*: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
NOTE 2: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
HOURLY RANGE: $26.57 - $34.83
NY HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST.
Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.
While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing the maintenance, completion and analysis of medical records and related statistical and informational reports at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent classifies medical data from patient records and translates diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare providers into alpha-numeric codes. The work involves the use and understanding of medical terminology, coding systems and various legal and procedural rules and regulations. This is the entry-level position of the Medical Coding Specialist series. The work is performed under the general supervision of higher-level professional staff. Supervision is not a function of the position, but incumbents in the class may on occasion request lower-level staff to perform basic work assignments. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Performs coding of patient diagnoses and procedures by assigning applicable code sets, such as International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Evaluation and Management (E/M), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and/or Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS), to the appropriate medical record; Responsible for performing coding work in an accurate manner and sequenced in accordance with applicable coding industry guidelines (ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting) and laws and regulations (as applicable: CMS-Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM), National Trauma Data Standard and New York State Department of Health or HIPAA-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act);
- Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation for deficiencies;
- Communicates and works with appropriate personnel in obtaining additional information or clarification for completing final coding of injuries and/or charging of a medical record;
- Routes requests for medical information and other correspondence to appropriate personnel;
- Assists in compilation and preparation of statistical and informational reports;
- Assists in locating and identifying records and reports;
- Responds to requests for information by appropriate individuals;
- Stays current on relevant coding matters and diagnostic procedures;
- When assigned to Trauma Registry, performs scheduled download of trauma information to the NYS DOH, NTDS, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) and others within specific deadlines;
- May assist in mentoring college student interns.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles, practices and terminology associated with medical coding; good knowledge of medical terminology; good knowledge of disease process; good knowledge applicable laws, rules, regulations, accreditation standards, industry guidelines, and ECMCC policies and procedures; working knowledge of anatomy and physiology; ability to understand industry code sets and apply to medical records; ability to perform medical coding with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; ability to recognize inconsistencies and omissions in medical records; dependability; tact; confidentiality; sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possession of an Associate’s Degree* in Medical Record Science, Health Information Technology or closely related field; or;
- Completion of a certificate program in medical coding.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Active status as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
- Active status as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
- Possession of Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) certification as issued by the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
- Possession of Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification as issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; or:
- Possession of Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification as issued by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment**.
Possession of Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) certification as issued by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) at time of appointment and completion of Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification within twenty-seven (27) months of initial appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment. Failure to possess and present Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification within twenty-seven (27) months shall result in removal from title.
If appointed prior to July 2022, possession of a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification as issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL REQUIREMENT WHEN ASSIGNED TO TRAUMA PROGRAM:
- Completion of Trauma Registry Course and Abbreviated Injury Scale Course within thirty-six (36) months of appointment; and
- ICD-10 refresher course must be completed every five (5) years and must obtain eight (8) trauma-related continuing education credits per year.
NOTE*: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
NOTE 2: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
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Medical Coding Specialist Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- SUNY Upstate Medical University5
- Albany Medical Center2
- Catholic Health System2
- Garnet Health2
- Kaleida Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services22
- Education5
- Science & Research5
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical coding specialist jobs across New York.
- Active CPC, CCS, or RHIT credential issued or recognized by AHIMA or AAPC
- Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems
- Experience working within electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of New York Medicaid billing guidelines and payer-specific requirements
- Ability to meet productivity and accuracy benchmarks set by internal compliance programs
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations governing protected health information handling
Medical Coding Specialist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical coding specialist in New York?
New York does not require a state-issued license to work as a medical coding specialist, but most employers require a nationally recognized credential such as the CPC from AAPC or the CCS from AHIMA. The typical path starts with a postsecondary certificate or associate degree in health information technology from a program approved by CAHIIM, followed by sitting for one of those certification exams. Many New York community colleges, including CUNY and SUNY campuses, offer qualifying programs that meet employer expectations in the state.
How much do medical coding specialists make in New York?
Medical coding specialists in New York earn a median of about $61,720 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $40,730 for the lowest 10% to over $101,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire medical coding specialists in New York?
Employers hiring medical coding specialists in New York right now include SUNY Upstate Medical University, Albany Medical Center, and Catholic Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of large academic medical centers and managed care organizations means demand is consistent year-round, particularly among integrated health systems across the New York City metro.
Which New York cities have the most medical coding specialist jobs?
Syracuse, Buffalo, and Albany have the most medical coding specialist openings in New York. New York City drives the largest volume given its density of hospital systems, specialty practices, and health insurers, while Albany draws openings from state government health agencies and regional health networks, and Buffalo benefits from the anchor presence of large systems like Kaleida Health and Catholic Health.
Are there remote medical coding specialist jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most healthcare roles, because medical coding is entirely desk-based and requires only secure access to electronic health record systems. About 29% of medical coding specialist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how widely health systems across the state have adopted distributed coding teams. Inpatient facility coding and risk adjustment roles tend to have the highest share of fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a medical coding specialist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a CAHIIM-approved health information technology program at a CUNY or SUNY campus, then obtaining a CPC-A or CCS credential while applying to coding trainee or coding associate roles at large New York health systems. NYC Health + Hospitals and Northwell Health run new-graduate and entry-level onboarding tracks that accept credentialed candidates without prior coding experience. Candidates moving from medical billing, clinical documentation, or medical records also transition successfully into junior coding roles.
Where can I find and apply to medical coding specialist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to medical coding specialist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the ones that match.
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