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General Physicians PC Certified Medical Coder in Buffalo, New York
Certified Medical Coder
Who we are :
General Physician, P.C. is one of WNY's largest and most respected multi-specialty medical groups! We are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality patient-centered care to improve the overall quality of the lives of our patients.
Location:
Shift: First Shift, Monday through Friday
No nights, weekends, or holidays!
What you can expect :
A collaborative work environment
A team of supportive individuals that care about the work they do.
A complete benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision & much more
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Competitive salary
401(K) with 3% employer contribution
Verizon Wireless discount
What you will be doing :
The primary purpose of this position is to review medical documentation and assign correct CPT and diagnosis codes
Review E/M, diagnostic, and procedural documentation and assign correct CPT and diagnosis codes
Work with the RCM team to identify patterns, trends, and variations in coding and documentation practices.
Prepare documentation summary/findings to support the development of corrective action plans.
Assist management team in the development of effective education programs for staff.
Provide ongoing guidance to the RCM team on the correct use of modifiers.
Assist the RCM team with the documentation required to appeal claims and overturn denials.
Assess claims to ensure adherence with payer guidelines.
Research and work collaboratively with clinic staff to capture all billing activities (e-bill management). This may require access to additional information systems (EMR or Data Warehouse).
Respond to the RCM team and vendors promptly to address information needed for claim resubmission and denial resolution.
Assist in the development of protocols and workflows to ensure correct billing and maximum reimbursement.
Maintain productivity and accuracy standards as determined by each division.
Deliver exemplary customer service to provide a positive experience across the organization.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
The education and experience you need :
Current CPC, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT certification required, associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
1-3 years of progressive coding experience preferred.
Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is required, Experience working in an EMR system is preferred.
Ability to multi-task required, strong organizational skills.
Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to utilize computer programs.
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.