What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coding Specialist position at Weill Cornell Medicine?
Title: Medical Coding Specialist
Location: Midtown
Org Unit: Code Compliance
Work Days
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $31.92 - $35.44
Responsible for reviewing medical records for compliance with coding and documentation requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Approximately 2 years of experience in physician billing, CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS Coding.
Prior experience working with an eMR system.
Working knowledge of federal and state reimbursement regulations.
Knowledge of third party insurance billing policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Standard office work
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "any person, any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
To apply, visit https://jobs.weill.cornell.edu/NY/job/New-York-Medical-Coding-Specialist-NY-10022/1396855800/
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Location: Midtown
Org Unit: Code Compliance
Work Days
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $31.92 - $35.44
- As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Responsible for reviewing medical records for compliance with coding and documentation requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs ongoing prospective coding and documentation chart reviews for physician services to ensure that the coding supports the services billed. Identifies issues and patterns related to coding.
- Selects and assigns the appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes, based on chart review documentation. Identifies issues and patterns related to coding.
- Enters charges into the practice management billing system, ensuring to meet productivity and quality-based departmental benchmarks. Performs charge entry batch quality assurance.
- Reviews and resolves charge router and charge review edits, as needed.
- Submits queries to physicians, as appropriate, for documentation clarification.
- Participates in internal and external audits of billing operations and activities.
- Participates in annual and on-going mandatory compliance training. Fulfills Continuing Education Units necessary to maintain certification status.
- Keeps informed of changes in policy within the field.
- Stays abreast with compliance on federal, state health care laws, regulations and rules. Reports any differentiation from institutional or departmental procedures.
- High School Diploma
Approximately 2 years of experience in physician billing, CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS Coding.
Prior experience working with an eMR system.
Working knowledge of federal and state reimbursement regulations.
Knowledge of third party insurance billing policies and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to perform duties in a highly organized, efficient and reliable manner.
- Conducts job related activities in a highly confidential manner and in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Must be able to work independently and use sound judgment to execute assignments.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills with proven ability to apply creative approaches to complicated questions.
- Must be able to multi-task
- Certified coder (CPC, CCS-P)
Standard office work
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "any person, any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
To apply, visit https://jobs.weill.cornell.edu/NY/job/New-York-Medical-Coding-Specialist-NY-10022/1396855800/
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Salary : $32 - $35