Hybrid Medical Coder

UBMD Physicians Group
  • Buffalo, New York
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Medical Coder – UB Associates, Inc.

    Full-Time | Hybrid

    Company: UB Associates, Inc.
    Pay Range: $24.00–$31.00 per hour
    Work Location: Hybrid/On-site

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    Position Summary

    UB Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Medical Coder to join our healthcare team. This role is essential in ensuring accurate coding of diagnostic, procedural, and surgical information that supports proper reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.

    The Coding Specialist plays a key role in revenue cycle success by evaluating provider documentation, resolving coding denials, supporting education initiatives, and ensuring compliance with coding standards.

    Key Responsibilities

    Coding & Charge Accuracy

    • Accurately code charges from provider encounter forms and operative reports using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes

    • Enter charges from all sites in the CGM billing system and verify EMR data

    • Evaluate provider documentation to ensure correct diagnoses, procedures, and E/M levels are assigned

    Denials & Appeals Support

    • Review coding denials and submit appeals as needed

    • Assist with resolving reimbursement issues related to coding accuracy

    Provider Collaboration & Education

    • Provide feedback to physicians and support coding education for staff and residents

    • Answer patient and insurance inquiries as needed

    • Participate in meetings, committees, and process improvement initiatives

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent required

    • CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification required

    • Associate’s degree preferred

    • Minimum 1 year of coding experience using ICD-10 or equivalent

    • Family medicine experience preferred but not required

    • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

    • Commitment to ongoing education to maintain certification

    • Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

    Why You’ll Love Working Here

    • Supportive, mission-driven team where your coding expertise directly impacts patient care and organizational success

    • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education in coding and healthcare operations

    • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus paid time off

    • Meaningful work contributing to process improvements, education, and quality initiatives

    Benefits

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    • 401(k) retirement plan

    • Health, dental, and vision insurance

    • Health savings account (HSA)

    • Paid time off

    Apply Today

    If you’re ready to advance your coding career and play a key role in supporting providers and revenue cycle success, we encourage you to apply today to join UB Associates, Inc. as a Coding Specialist!

    UB Associates, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBuffalo, New York

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Coding Standardsunmatched
    • Computer Programmingunmatched
    • Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)unmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Health Educationunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)unmatched
    • ICD-10unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Medicaidunmatched
    • Medical Codingunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Medicare Reimbursementunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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