• Medical Coder

    SUNY Upstate Medical University (Syracuse, NY)


    Job Summary: 1. Coordinates with clinical staff to obtain charge information for all patients.

     

    2. Codes information on procedures performed and applies the correct diagnosis to charges.

    3. Verifies and completes charge information in database and produces billing as necessary.

    4. Provides codes to surgery scheduling team.

    5. Processes and distributes copies of billings according to clinic policies.

    6. Maintains required billing records, reports, files, etc.

    7. Act as a conduit between affiliated hospital HIM, Financial Services Department, and MedBest medical billing.

    8. Performs record reviews and coding audits with insurance companies and contracted coding auditors.

    9. Collects data as directed using Epic and Business Objects.

    10. Analyze medical data to report trends.

    11. Ensures compliance with CMS regulations for adequate documentation for an academic practice.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    High school degree and CPC certification with two years of experience. Must be certified as a medical coder through AAPC or AHIMA. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Minimum of two years coding experience in a health care organization. Minimum one year experience in a neurosurgery department.

    Work Days:

    8:00 am-4:30 pm M-F; 8:00 am-4:30 pm M-F; hybrid position which expect various days in office

    Message to Applicants:

    Sign on bonus up to $4,000 for experienced neurosurgery medical coder.

     

    Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

     

    G4: $17.50 - $28.17

     

    Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

     

    Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management