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Job Title: Certified Medical Coder (E/M)

Location: Buffalo, NY

Hire Type: Contingent to hire

Pay Range: $23-$25.30/hr

Work Model: Remote

Recruiter Contact:

Amy [email protected] 716-256-1289

Karissa [email protected] 716-256-1254

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

Are you a Certified Medical Coder ready to bring your expertise to a fully remote, contingent-to-hire opportunity? Join our client’s forward-thinking team and leverage your skills in accurate coding, compliance, and documentation to ensure seamless healthcare operations. We offer the flexibility of remote work, a collaborative virtual environment, and the chance to grow within a supportive organization. If you are detail-oriented, driven, and passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we want to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your coding career.

Role & Responsibility:

Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success

• Review E/M, diagnostic and procedural documentation and assign correct CPT and diagnosis codes.
• Work with RCM team to identify patterns, trends and variations in coding and documentation practices.
• Prepare documentation summary/findings to support development of corrective action plans.
• Assist management team in the development of effective education programs for staff.
• Provide on-going guidance to RCM team on the correct use of modifiers.
• Assist RCM team with 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 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 in order to provide a positive experience across the organization.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

• Current CPC, CCS, RHIA or RHIT certification required, Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of progressive E/M coding experience
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology required, Experience working in EMR system preferred.
• Ability to multi-task required, strong organizational skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with ability to utilize computer programs.

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