Medical Coder

Lasante-Health-Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSante Health Center in New York City is seeking a detail-oriented in-person Medical Coder to ensure accurate coding and abstraction of patient encounters. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and expertise in coding conventions.

You will code and abstract encounters, research data for reimbursement, analyze records for documentation gaps, audit documentation for accuracy, assign codes for reimbursement and compliance, and provide coding guidance to

Qualifications

• Experience in medical coding is preferred.
• Must be a Certified Medical Coder (CPC / CPC-A).
• Must be capable of working in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract patient encounters accurately.
• Research data for reimbursement needs.
• Analyze medical records for documentation deficiencies.
• Review documentation to support diagnoses and procedures.
• Audit clinical documentation for accuracy.
• Assign codes for reimbursement and compliance.
• Provide coding guidance to care providers.
• Identify and resolve billing issues.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with payer guidelines and supports revenue cycle integrity.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Fast paced environment

Job description

Medical Coder

LaSante Health Center is seeking a detail-oriented in-person Medical Coder to ensure accurate coding and abstraction of patient encounters. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and expertise in coding conventions.

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract patient encounters accurately.


• Research data for reimbursement needs.


• Analyze medical records for documentation deficiencies.


• Review documentation to support diagnoses and procedures.


• Audit clinical documentation for accuracy.


• Assign codes for reimbursement and compliance.


• Provide coding guidance to care providers.


• Identify and resolve billing issues


• Complete additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.


• Ensure compliance with payer guidelines and supports revenue cycle integrity

Qualifications

• Experience necessary


• Must be a Certified Medical Coder, CPC / CPC-A


• Must be capable of working in a fast paced environment