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United Health Services

Primary Care Coder

United Health Services, Binghamton, New York, United States, 13903

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Sign‐On Incentives:

Up to a $5,000 sign‐on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more. Job Responsibilities:

Accurately assign ICD‐10, CPT, and HCPCS codes with appropriate modifiers in compliance with payer guidelines and regulatory standards

Review medical documentation to enter charges accurately and in accordance with organizational policies

Perform charge reconciliation by comparing scheduled services to submitted charges to ensure complete billing

Address coding‐related edits, denials, and worklists in a timely manner to support clean claim submission

Query providers for clarification when documentation is incomplete, unclear, or inconsistent with coding requirements

Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support accurate documentation and promote coding best practices

Abstract relevant information from the medical record using appropriate EHR and coding systems

Maintain coding productivity and accuracy benchmarks established by the department

Escalate coding issues or discrepancies to supervisors or department leadership for resolution

Stay current with coding guidelines, regulatory updates, and CE requirements as mandated by AHIMA/AAPC

Adhere to medico‐legal policies including confidentiality, documentation amendments, and release of information

Uphold ethical coding standards in accordance with AHIMA or AAPC guidelines and organizational policies

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and CPC, CCA, CCS‐P or CCS certification; or enrollment in or completion of a coding training program and eligible to sit for the CPC, CCA, CCS‐P, or CCCS exam; or an Associate's Degree in HIT with RHIT certification or eligible to sit for the RHIT exam.

Must obtain one of the above noted credentials within 18 months of hire.

Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in HIT with RHIA certification.

One year of coding experience.

Work Environment All work is performed in an office where employees utilize their own workspace, however are in close quarters with other co‐workers. Frequent interruptions often take place in responding to customer requests. The office is air conditioned as well as heated. HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information All ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4