What are the responsibilities and job description for the CBC Coder position at New York Bariatric Group?
Who We Are
Our award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service, while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
How You’ll Serve Our Patients
Every day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie as medical staff, administrative, facilities or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team.
You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:
What Is In It For You
Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k & 4% Match, Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off and Sick Time, 7 Holidays, Career Growth & Development
$20.00 - $25.00/hr depending on experience.
Responsibilities
Our award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service, while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
How You’ll Serve Our Patients
Every day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie as medical staff, administrative, facilities or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team.
You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:
What Is In It For You
Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k & 4% Match, Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off and Sick Time, 7 Holidays, Career Growth & Development
$20.00 - $25.00/hr depending on experience.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and auditing charts for accuracy and proper codes
- Assist staff with general questions regarding coding.
- Identifies and resolves work problems to ensure quality patient service.
- Keeps current with healthcare trends and practices.
- Codes all outpatient services (hospital, facility, and/or office).
- Consults with medical providers and/or staff, to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes.
- Provides a thorough, timely, and accurate review of ICD10 and/or CPT code assignments with physicians, rules, and industry standards.
- Review and resolve Practice Management and Clearinghouse rejections by examining the provider documentation and payor requirements.
- Understand coding trends to include NCD, LCD, AMA, and CMS guidelines
- Identifies trends and issues with overall division and individual physician coding practices and proposes solutions
- Maintains confidentiality of patient care and business matters including compliance with HIPAA rules and guidelines
- Extensive knowledge of coding surgical procedures and applicable modifiers.
- Understands and is able to apply effective coding teaching tools during physician teaching opportunities
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required
- Have a minimum of three (3) years of coding experience required
- The position requires strong surgical coding experience specifically in the areas of General Surgery, Bariatrics or Gastroenterology, and Plastic Surgery
- Knowledge of computer systems, programs, and applications.
- Knowledge of general billing office procedures.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Skill in gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data.
Salary : $20 - $25
