Medical Coder - Billing

Job Description
Job Overview - Certified Medical Biller & Coder
Compensation: $26 - $28/hour
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Certified Medical Biller & Coder in Brooklyn, NY for our client, supporting medical coding validation, claims auditing, billing workflows, and revenue cycle process improvement. The Certified Medical Biller & Coder will review claims for accuracy, resolve coding and documentation issues, and help improve technology-supported coding processes. This temporary assignment requires strong medical billing and coding expertise with the ability to identify and reduce claim errors and denials.

Responsibilities as the Certified Medical Biller & Coder:

Medical Coding: Review medical claims and documentation to verify accurate diagnosis, procedure, and billing codes.
Claims Review: Identify coding errors, documentation issues, claim discrepancies, and potential denial risks while supporting appropriate corrections.
Billing Operations: Support medical billing, claims processing, and revenue cycle workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Coding Compliance: Apply current coding guidelines and documentation standards to support accurate and compliant claims.
Training & Support: Provide guidance to billing staff on medical coding, documentation, claims processing, and billing procedures.
Quality Assurance: Monitor coding and billing accuracy, identify recurring issues, and support process improvements that reduce claim errors and denials.
Qualifications for the Certified Medical Biller & Coder:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required, with education in medical billing, coding, health information management, or a related field preferred.
Certification: Active professional medical billing or coding certification is required.
Experience: 2+ years of medical billing, medical coding, claims auditing, or revenue cycle experience is required.
Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, medical coding guidelines, claims processing, documentation requirements, and revenue cycle procedures is required.
Technical Skills: Experience with electronic health records, medical billing software, and healthcare claims systems is required.
Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, auditing, communication, organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, and process improvement skills are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.