Entry Level Medical Coder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Entry Level Medical Coder

Location: Remote

Hire Type: Temp – to - Hire

Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.30/hour

Work Type: Full-time

Work Model: Remote

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm

Recruiter Contact: Amy Dugenske | View phone number on ziprecruiter.com| View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Karissa Lubberts | View phone number on ziprecruiter.com | View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Luisa Beato| 716.256.1286n | View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Nature & Scope:

Positional Overview

The Imagine Group is recruiting for an entry level Certified Medical Coder on behalf of our client, a leading healthcare organization in Buffalo, New York . This provider delivers comprehensive medical services through a network of hospitals, specialty centers, and outpatient facilities. Dedicated to excellence in patient care, innovation, and community health, the organization offers employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for accurately reviewing, assigning, and auditing ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for radiology services to ensure compliant billing and reimbursement. You will work closely with physicians, radiologists, and billing teams to resolve coding discrepancies, maintain coding accuracy, and stay current on regulatory guidelines while supporting efficient revenue cycle operations.

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 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.