Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
*Pay Range: $23.00 - $26.00
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.
Currently, we are seeking a Certified Medical Coder for our Corporate office located in Buffalo, NY! This is a full-time position, scheduled Monday - Friday, and includes Free Parking!
No nights, weekends, or holidays!
Our Benefits Include:
Employees are benefit-eligible on the first of the month following their start date.
This includes:
Medical, dental, vision & much more
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Competitive salary
401(K) 3% employer contribution
A discount program that includes Verizon
Employee engagement programs
Annual merit increases
Essential Duties:
+ 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ 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.
General Physician P.C. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
* 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.