Medical Billing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to support a busy health center in New York, New York. This Contract position focuses on accurate coding review, claim preparation, and reimbursement support while partnering closely with the existing billing team. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of medical billing practices and coding standards and can help resolve coding-related questions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:
• Review patient billing documentation to confirm coding accuracy and support timely claim submission.
• Assign and validate ICD-10 and CPT codes to help maximize proper reimbursement and reduce claim errors.
• Analyze billing records and identify discrepancies, omissions, or coding issues that may affect payment processing.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to billing staff on coding questions and best practices for claim preparation.
• Use eClinicalWorks to manage billing information, update records, and monitor claim-related activity.
• Collaborate with internal team members to address denied, rejected, or pending claims and support resolution efforts.
• Maintain organized and compliant billing workflows in alignment with healthcare regulations and payer requirements.• Experience working in medical billing and medical coding within a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding standards.
• Hands-on experience using eClinicalWorks for billing or coding functions.
• Ability to review records carefully and identify coding or billing discrepancies.
• Familiarity with reimbursement processes, claim submission practices, and denial follow-up.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to answer coding-related questions for team members.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.