What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coder position at Community Medical and Dental Care?
Community Medical and Dental Care, located in Rockland County, NY, is seeking a full-time, experienced Certified Coder. The Coder will work directly with the insurance company, healthcare provider, and patient to get claims processed and paid.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Medical & Dental Care, Inc., is a non-profit community health center serving the medically-underserved population of Rockland County, NY. We offer linguistically-diverse and culturally sensitive health care to our patients. Community Medical & Dental Care, Inc., has over 60 healthcare providers who offer a wide range of services including Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dentistry/Oral Surgery, Allergy, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Nutrition Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Podiatry, Speech Therapy, and Urology.
Community Medical and Dental Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Check encounters versus appointments scheduled and review encounters versus progress notes
- Bill encounters
- All unbillable encounters should be coordinated through the Billing Manager to obtain missing information
- Rebill denials with a focus on collections
- Perform A/R collection function
- Verify insurance coverage and makes any necessary corrections in Allscripts
- Identify missing encounter forms as well as missing information which includes missing ICD9 and CPT codes
- Run daily reconciliation report of unbilled encounters
- Check the laboratory for the proper billing of encounters.
- Answer any billing questions from patients, registrars, or receptionists.
- Other special projects regarding billing, posting & collections (Ex. Medicare, Medicaid, recoupments, any past posted corrections, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD10 codes
- Must be accurate, self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Must have an excellent worth ethic
- Must maintain confidentiality regarding patient account status and the financial affairs of the office
- 3-5 years of coding experience
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits package
- Paid vacation/holidays
- Opportunities for growth
Community Medical & Dental Care, Inc., is a non-profit community health center serving the medically-underserved population of Rockland County, NY. We offer linguistically-diverse and culturally sensitive health care to our patients. Community Medical & Dental Care, Inc., has over 60 healthcare providers who offer a wide range of services including Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dentistry/Oral Surgery, Allergy, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Nutrition Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Podiatry, Speech Therapy, and Urology.
Community Medical and Dental Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
