Job Information
Crouse Hospital Certified Coder: Crouse Medical Practice in Syracuse, New York
Why Crouse Medical Practice?
At Crouse Medical Practice, our focus is on improving the lives of our patients. This focus is what drives us to recruit the best employees to support our patients. Our practice fosters an inclusive environment that prioritizes work-life balance, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds to join our close-knit work family.
Come join our work family!!
Here’s what we offer:
Monday-Friday work week with no mandatory overtime
Supportive team environment
Competitive starting rates based on experience
Annual salary increases
Opportunities for professional growth & stability within a fast-growing Medical Practice
Longevity and consistency of management
Perfect attendance award
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee referral program
Affiliation with Crouse Hospital
Other benefits include: Generous Health/Dental/Vision & Life insurance, Flexible spending account or Health savings account – available first of the month following your date of hire, Employee assistance program, 15 days of paid time-off within first year of employment, 7 paid holidays annually, and a 401k with 4% employer match
Position Description
The Certified Medical Coder is responsible for translating details from a patient’s medical documents into medical codes to ensure the patient’s records are accurate. Duties include confirming treatments with medical staff, identifying missing information and submitting forms to insurers for reimbursement. By following this process, the organization will use the transcribed codes for billing and record-keeping purposes. The Certified Medical Coder will maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, their families, the public and co-workers. This position reflects and carries forward the mission and goals of the practice both internally and throughout the community. The Certified Medical Coder is a key role in finance and administration, which is a liaison throughout the organization, including providers and staff members.
Required Qualifications
- Certified medical coder with Certification(s) from AAPC or AHIMA (i.e. CPC, CRC, CCS, or CCS-P)
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience comparable to that of a Compliance Auditor and demonstrated competency in knowledge, interpretation and application of documentation, coding and billing rules or medical defense strategies sufficient to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a Compliance Auditor, including but not limited to meeting standards related to audit productivity, audit accuracy rate, timeliness of assignments, education/presentation competencies, and professionalism
Understanding and experience with medical coding guidelines and procedures (i.e. ICD-9, CPT, ARG and ASA) and adherence to Health Information Management HIM Coding policies
Previous experience working in a EMR
A strong understanding of physiology, medical terms and anatomy
Desirable Qualifications
- Proficiency in computer skills including typing speed and accuracy
Mathematics skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills
Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality of medical information
Strict attention to details
Knowledge of data entry and transcription
Pay Range: $24.50 - $35.50