Medical Records Coder I

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx is seeking an experienced Revenue Cycle coder to handle daily ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding for the Neuro department. The role includes billing, collections, and related duties to support accurate and timely reimbursement.

8:30 AM–5 PM, Mon-Fri, with 7.5 hours per day and a $36.40 hourly rate. The successful candidate will have 1–3 years of EPIC EMR experience, excellent MS Word/Excel skills, and strong communication and organizational abilities to thrive in a

Qualifications

• 1-3 years EPIC EMR experience and clerical work in patient registration/billing/coding.
• Energetic, focused team player with a positive outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to enter alpha/numeric data quickly and work independently.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; strong knowledge of Epic EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Verifies CPT-4 codes and identifies principal and secondary ICD-10 codes; coding accuracy.
• Reviews physician documentation in EPF for billing accuracy; coding precise.
• Reviews TES/Medicode coding edits for accuracy.
• Resolves coding denials to maximize reimbursement.
• Gathers and verifies required patient treatment documentation daily.
• Generates inpatient physician charges; ensures complete and accurate billing.
• Reconciles discharge reports against EPF to capture all charges.
• Communicates with physicians to verify chart documentation.
• Assists in training of new associates and supports special projects.
• Promotes Montefiore Standards of Excellence.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

BA Preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

City/State

Bronx, New York

Grant Funded

No

Department

Neuro - Revenue CYCLE

Bargaining Unit

1199

Work Shift

Day

Work Days

MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours

8:30 AM-5 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours

7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate

$36.40

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

Responsible for the daily ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding of the department records. Responsible or billing, collection and related issues, such as edits, correspondence and accounts receivables. Other secretarial and clerical duties as required. Assist with the daily operations of the practice as needed.

Essential Functions

• Verifies CPT-4 codes and identifies principal and secondary ICD-10 codes * Coding is 100% accurate
• Reviews all physician documentation in EPF for appropriate billing and coding * Coding is 100% accurate to maximize reimbursement
• Reviews all TES/Medicode coding edits * Coding is 100% accurate
• Reviews and resolves all coding denials * Unpaid claims are reduced in a timely manner to maximize reimbursement
• Gathers, clarifies and verifies necessary patient treatment documentation from inpatient care areas * Documentation is obtained on a daily basis to ensure prompt and accurate billing to decrease billing lag days
• Generates all physician inpatient charges * Charges are complete and accurate
• Reconciles inpatient discharge report against EPF to capture all patient billing * Billing is complete and accurate to enhance charge entry process turn-around time
• Communicates with physicians to verify and clarify chart documentation * Charges accurately reflect documented treatment
• Assists in the training of new associates * New associates are properly trained
• Other duties as assigned * Assists with special projects and other functions as required
• Practices and promotes Montefiore Standards of Excellence (R-E-S-P-E-C-T)

Qualifications

• High School Required
• BA Preferred
• 1-3 years 3 years EPIC Electronic Medical Records System, clerical experience involving patient registration/billing/coding. Required
• The successful incumbent will be an energetic, focused team player with a positive outlook.
• She/he must posses’ excellent organizational skills, be detail oriented, able to produce high volumes of accurate work and remain flexible.
• She/he will be able to take direction and ask questions appropriately; be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; demonstrate ability to enter alpha/numeric data quickly; read, understand and follow verbal and written instructions; and work independently.
• Communicate new issues within a timely manner.
• Computers and applicable software, copiers, calculators and other routine office machines.
• Must be independent, able to multi task and exhibit strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and/or Excel. Must have excellent knowledge of Epic electronic medical information system
• Must display good judgment skills.
• Some knowledge of HMO and managed care plans and covered benefits. .
• Knowledge of Anatomy, physiology and Medical terminology.
• Always keep high level of professionalism.
• OHS Annual Assessment Required
• CPC Certification Required

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.