What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at New York Plastic Surgical Group?
About us:
New York Plastic Surgical Group (NYPS Group) is the largest and longest-running private and academic plastic surgery practice in the United States. With more than 20 board-certified plastic surgeons practicing across 10 affiliated offices, ambulatory surgery centers, and over 20 hospitals, NYPS Group provides expert, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
Founded in 1948, NYPS Group, a division of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, is one of the nation’s most well-established plastic surgery practices, offering patients the collective expertise of specialty-trained surgeons dedicated to achieving exceptional outcomes.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of medical billing experience
- Strong working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
- In-depth understanding of medical coding guidelines and practices
- Proficient in reviewing and analyzing operative reports for accurate coding
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify insurance coverage for all patient encounters
- Update patient demographics and insurance information in Nextech
- Send non-participating letters to new patients seen by the practice (hospital or office)
- Accurately enter all charges in a timely manner
- Analyze operative reports and abstract information accurately for coding purposes
- Maintain and update EMR and “Scheduled Not Billed” reports to ensure timely claim submission
- Complete all workers’ compensation and no-fault forms with accuracy
- Review and run daily charge entry reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Assist with other billing-related tasks as required
Education/Certifications Requirements:
- Associate Degree in Medical Billing, Health Information Management, or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- CPC - Certified Professional Corder (through the American Academy of Professional Coders) preferred.
Location: Garden City (Hybrid Schedule)
Compensation: $26.00-$28.00
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
- Voluntary Benefits: Options include Aflac (short-term disability, hospital, accident, and cancer coverage), long-term disability, life insurance, and pet insurance.
- Paid Time Off: 19 PTO days per year, in addition to 8 paid holidays.
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match.
- Cosmetic & Med Spa Perks: Employee discounts on services and products at Deep Blue Med Spa.
- Additional discounts through PLUM and Work Advantage programs.
Salary : $26 - $28