Remote Medical Coder - Ophthalmology

UB Associates; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

UB Associates, Inc. is seeking a Remote Ophthalmic Medical Coder to join our healthcare team.

This full-time, remote role focuses on accurate coding of diagnostic, procedural, and surgical information to support proper reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers. As a Coding Specialist, you will evaluate documentation, resolve denials, support education, and ensure coding standards in a fast-paced telework environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of coding experience using ICD-10 or equivalent.
• Ophthalmology experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Commitment to ongoing education to maintain certification.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code charges from provider encounter forms and operative reports using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Enter charges from all sites in the CGM billing system and verify EMR data.
• Evaluate provider documentation to ensure correct diagnoses, procedures, and E/M levels are assigned.
• Review coding denials and submit appeals as needed.
• Assist with resolving reimbursement issues related to coding accuracy.
• Provide feedback to physicians and support coding education for staff and residents.
• Answer patient and insurance inquiries as needed.
• Participate in meetings, committees, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Medical coder

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

CCS/CCS-P/CPC certification

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Remote Ophthalmic Medical Coder – UB Associates, Inc.

Full-Time | Remote

Company: UB Associates, Inc.
Pay Range: $24.00–$27.00 per hour
Work Location:Remote

* $1,000 Referral Bonus for You AND Your Referrer! If you're referred by a current employee and are hired and successfully complete the eligibility period, both you and the employee who referred you will receive a $1,000 bonus! *

Position Summary

UB Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Medical Coder to join our healthcare team. This role is essential in ensuring accurate coding of diagnostic, procedural, and surgical information that supports proper reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.

The Coding Specialist plays a key role in revenue cycle success by evaluating provider documentation, resolving coding denials, supporting education initiatives, and ensuring compliance with coding standards.

Key Responsibilities

Coding & Charge Accuracy

• Accurately code charges from provider encounter forms and operative reports using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes

• Enter charges from all sites in the CGM billing system and verify EMR data

• Evaluate provider documentation to ensure correct diagnoses, procedures, and E/M levels are assigned

Denials & Appeals Support

• Review coding denials and submit appeals as needed

• Assist with resolving reimbursement issues related to coding accuracy

Provider Collaboration & Education

• Provide feedback to physicians and support coding education for staff and residents

• Answer patient and insurance inquiries as needed

• Participate in meetings, committees, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification required

• Associate’s degree preferred

• Minimum 1 year of coding experience using ICD-10 or equivalent

• Ophthalmologyexperience preferred but not required

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Commitment to ongoing education to maintain certification

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive, mission-driven team where your coding expertise directly impacts patient care and organizational success

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education in coding and healthcare operations

• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus paid time off

• Meaningful work contributing to process improvements, education, and quality initiatives

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Paid time off

UB Associates, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.