UB Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Medical Coder (Coding Specialist) to join our healthcare team. This role is essential in ensuring accurate coding of diagnostic, procedural, and surgical information that supports proper reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
The Medical Coder is responsible for accurately reviewing clinical documentation and assigning appropriate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services. This role ensures compliance with coding guidelines and supports accurate reimbursement by working closely with providers and billing staff.
The Coding Specialist plays a key role in revenue cycle success by evaluating provider documentation, resolving coding denials, supporting education initiatives, and ensuring compliance with coding standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately code charges from provider encounter forms and operative reports using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes
- Enter charges from all sites in the CGM billing system and verify EMR data
- Evaluate provider documentation to ensure correct diagnoses, procedures, and E/M levels are assigned
- Review coding denials and submit appeals as needed
- Assist with resolving reimbursement issues related to coding accuracy
- Provide coding corrections and recommendations for resubmission
- Identify trends in denials and recommend process improvements
- Provide feedback to physicians and support coding education for staff and residents
- Answer patient and insurance inquiries as needed
- Participate in meetings, committees, and process improvement initiatives
- Stay current on coding changes, updates, and industry best practices
- Maintain productivity and accuracy standards set by the organization
- Assist with reporting related to coding accuracy and reimbursement trends
- Support audit requests and documentation reviews as needed
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of coding experience using ICD-10 or equivalent
- CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification required
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Family medicine experience preferred but not required
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Commitment to ongoing education to maintain certification
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Paid time off
Join UB Associates, Inc. as a Coding Specialist to advance your coding career and play a key role in supporting providers and revenue cycle success. UB Associates, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
- Minimum 1 year of coding experience with ICD-10 or equivalent
- Certification such as CCS, CCS-P, or CPC required
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred
- Family medicine experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Commitment to continuing education and certification maintenance
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare setting
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Paid time off
Location
Buffalo, New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Salary Range
$49,920 - $58,240
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 months ago