Medical Billing & Coding Associate

Title: Medical Billing and Coding Associate
Location: 35 W 35t St New York, NY 10001
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision (with company contribution), Paid Time Off, Weekly pay, PTO & 401k

Pay Range: $25-$30/hr (based on experience)

About DocGo:   

DocGo 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. DocGo disrupts the traditional four-wall healthcare system by providing high quality, highly affordable care to patients where and when they need it. DocGo'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, DocGo 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 DocGo's integrated Ambulnz medical transport services, DocGo 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.

Revenue Cycle Management:

   - Collaborate with healthcare providers and billing staff to optimize revenue cycle management processes.

   - Ensure timely and accurate submission of coded claims to insurance companies and government payors.

   - Monitor claim denials and rejections, investigate discrepancies, and facilitate resolution to ensure maximum reimbursement.

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.

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.

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