Job Title: Medical Coder

Type: Perm

Location: Roslyn NY - 100% onsite

Salary: $60,000

General Summary:

Responsible for the timely reporting to NYS Department of Health and National Practitioner Data Bank, as well as the accuracy of the database involving the coding of these forms and other assigned clerical tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assign appropriate ICD-9 and ICD-10 injury and diagnosis codes to claim files
• Report new files to NYS Department of Health with appropriate ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes and any additional information
• Complete necessary DOH reporting updates for all open files
• Prepare final DOH report for all closed files
• Responsible for reporting to claims management periodic updates on regulatory reporting
• Understanding of CMS/Medicare liens and reporting requirements
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge and requirements of Department of Health and National Practitioner Data Bank policies, procedures, and programs
• Responsible for processing National Practitioner Data Bank submissions according to regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Qualifications:

• Must have knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes; certification preferred
• Prior clerical experience required
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with others in a professional manner
• Ability to function in a professional office environment and utilize standard office equipment