Job Description
Job DescriptionJob ProfileJob Title: Medical CoderLocation: Buffalo, NYHire Type: Temp-to-hirePay Range: $27-35/hr DOEWork Model: OnsiteRecruiter Contact:
Amy Dugenske | adugenske@imaginestaffing.net | 716-256-1289Karissa Lubberts | klubberts@imaginestaffing.net | 716-256-1254Nature & Scope:Positional OverviewAre you passionate about accuracy, detail, and the critical role medical documentation plays in patient care and reimbursement? This opportunity places you at the center of clinical operations, where your coding expertise ensures compliance, maximizes reimbursement, and supports high-quality healthcare delivery. You’ll review evaluation and management records, diagnostic procedures, and clinical documentation to assign accurate CPT and diagnosis codes—becoming a vital link between patient care and revenue integrity. If you're motivated by precision and have a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, this role offers the chance to make a measurable impact within a dynamic healthcare setting.Role & Responsibility:Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success
- Review E/M, diagnostic and procedural documentation and assign correct CPT and diagnosis codes.
- Work with RCM team to identify patterns, trends and variations in coding and documentation practices.
- Prepare documentation summary/findings to support development of corrective action plans.
- Assist management team in the development of effective education programs for staff.
- Provide on-going guidance to RCM team on the correct use of modifiers.
- Assist RCM team with documentation required to appeal claims and overturn denials.
- Assess claims to ensure adherence with payer guidelines.
- Research and work collaboratively with clinic staff to capture all billing activities (e-bill management). This may require access to additional information systems (EMR or Data Warehouse).
- Respond to RCM team and vendors promptly to address information needed for claim resubmission and denial resolution.
- Assist in the development of protocols and workflows to ensure correct billing and maximum reimbursement.
- Maintain productivity and accuracy standards as determined by each division.
- Deliver exemplary customer service in order to provide a positive experience across the organization.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
- Assist with implementing updated guidelines.
- Remain current with respect to regulatory changes.
Skills & ExperienceQualifications That Will Help You Thrive
- Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 1-3 years of progressive coding experience preferred
- Current CPC, CCS, RHIA or RHIT certification required,
- Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology required, Experience working in EMR system preferred