Remote Medical Coder: CPT & ICD-10 Specialist

Albany Medical College; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); On-site; USD 59,066 - 88,599; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Professional Coder to review, analyze, and validate CPT and ICD-10 codes and charges to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and insurance carrier guidelines. This remote position reports to Health Information Management and requires strong coding proficiency.

The role emphasizes accurate coding of CPT and ICD-10 codes, understanding NCCI edits, maintaining productivity and quality, and collaborating with providers to improve documentation and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required.
• 1-3 years Experience in provider professional fee coding - preferred.
• Working knowledge with provider professional fee coding and charge processing.
• CPC, CCA, CCS, COC, RHIT, RHIA or other coding credential through AHIMA or AAPC and be in good standing - required
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Review CPT and ICD-10 codes, HCPCS, modifiers and charges to assure compliance with regulations and payer guidelines.
• Perform accurate and compliant coding of CPT and ICD-10 diagnosis codes.
• Understand National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and relative value units as appropriate.
• Ensure established productivity and quality standards are met.
• Review denials, research and respond appropriately and timely.
• Perform audits as determined by management.
• Interact with providers and their staff to support accuracy in documentation and coding.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Word & Excel

Coding experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Professional Coder to review, analyze, and validate CPT and ICD-10 codes and charges to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and insurance carrier guidelines. This remote position reports to Health Information Management and requires strong coding proficiency.

The role emphasizes accurate coding of CPT and ICD-10 codes, understanding NCCI edits, maintaining productivity and quality, and collaborating with providers to improve documentation and