Medical Billing and Coding Associate II

DETAILS New York City, NY Posted 4 days ago Category Operations & Administration

Employment Type

Full time Type Regular

Title:

Medical Coding Associate II

Location:

685 3rd Ave New York, NY 10017- in office

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Hourly Pay Range: $25 - $30 per hour (based on experience) Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision (with company contribution), PTO Paid Time Off, Weekly pay, 401k About Doc Go:
Doc Go is leading the proactive healthcare revolution with an innovative care delivery platform that includes mobile health services, population health, remote patient monitoring, and ambulance services. Doc Go disrupts the traditional four-wall healthcare system by providing high quality, highly affordable care to patients where and when they need it. Doc Go's proprietary, AI-powered technology, logistics network, and dedicated field staff of over 5,000 certified health professionals elevate the quality of patient care and drive efficiencies for municipalities, hospital networks, and health insurance providers.

With Mobile Health, Doc Go empowers the full promise and potential of telehealth by facilitating healthcare treatment, in tandem with a remote physician, in the comfort of a patient's home or workplace. Together with Doc Go's integrated Ambulnz medical transport services, Doc Go is bridging the gap between physical and virtual care.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Billing and Coding Associate with a primary focus on coding to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in medical coding, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, and will play a vital role in ensuring accurate coding and billing practices. Responsibilities:
Medical Coding
* Assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services rendered by healthcare providers.
* Review medical records and documentation to accurately assign codes and ensure compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.
* Conduct regular audits to identify coding errors and discrepancies and implement corrective measures as needed. Documentation Improvement:
* Provide feedback and education to healthcare providers and staff on documentation improvement opportunities to support accurate coding and billing practices.
* Stay updated on changes in coding guidelines, regulations, and reimbursement policies and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders. Quality Assurance:
* Perform quality assurance reviews of coded medical records to ensure compliance with coding standards and accuracy in code assignment.
* Collaborate with compliance and auditing teams to address coding-related issues and implement best practices for quality improvement. Other:
* Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

* Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or equivalent coding certification required.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical coding, with a focus on ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
* Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
* Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement methodologies and regulatory requirements.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in code assignment.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
* Proficiency in coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems. EEO/AAP Statement:
Doc Go is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Doc Go is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.