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.