Certified Medical Coder

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $27-$39

Job Title:Certified Medical Coder

Schedule:Monday Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Location: Stony Brook, NY

Compensation:$27 - $39

Position Snapshot:

The Certified Medical Coder is responsible for reviewing and analyzing physician documentation to accurately assign CPT, ICD-9, and ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes. This role ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, third-party reimbursement policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The ideal candidate brings extensive evaluation and management (E/M) coding experience and a strong attention to detail.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Perform complex and technical medical coding assignments with accuracy and consistency.
• Review, analyze, code, and abstract clinical documentation to assign appropriate diagnoses and procedure codes for reimbursement purposes.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, research, and resolve coding discrepancies and related issues.
• Review and correct rejected or denied claims from third-party carriers.
• Manage CPMP account notifications and accounts receivable reports (IDX).
• Maintain and update ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding.
• Perform account maintenance using IDX pending reports.
• Track and manage all IDX record requests.
• Maintain PK files related to validity errors.
• Monitor TES Open Encounter files.
• Manage CLIA renewals for all sites.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

What Were Looking For:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
• Associates Degree required ; in lieu of degree, five (5) years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Extensive experience with evaluation and management (E/M) coding.
• Strong working knowledge of medical coding requirements and reimbursement processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.