Jobs · Healthcare · New York

Medical Coder - Primary Care or Family Medicine

Optum · Albany, NY · 3 mo ago
Healthcare$20.38–$36.44/hrFull-time

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital professional accounts
  • Sets CPT and ICD-10 codes
  • Maintains assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged/coded in a timely manner
  • Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed
  • Stays updated on all changes in coding conventions and coding updates
  • Able to manage significant workload, and work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • CPC coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC to be maintained annually
  • 3+ years of experience in a Medical Coder position, specifically in Primary Care or Family Medicine
  • Medicine specialty experience
  • Inpatient experience

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Information

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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