Medical Records Coder I at Montefiore Health System

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

36.4

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ICD-10 Coding, CPT-4 Coding, Epic EMR, Medical Billing, Accounts Receivable, Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology, MS Word, MS Excel, Patient Registration, Data Entry, Claims Resolution, Clinical Documentation Review, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. 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. Calling All Nurses! Nurse Recruitment Hotline: 718-920-6697; Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise. An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team! To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Automated Employment Decision Tools Notice (AEDT)

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding of department records to ensure 100% accuracy and maximize reimbursement. Manages billing, collections, coding denials, and coordinates with physicians to verify chart documentation.