PT Medical Coder

Who You Will Be Working With

• This agency coordinates vital programs across New York to safeguard vulnerable youth and support working parents. It oversees the state's foster care, adoption, and juvenile justice systems while managing child care assistance and licensing. Through these comprehensive resources, it works to build safe, stable families and promote long-term well-being for all children.

The Peak Performers Difference

• Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available from the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Our employees may participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• We pay weekly through direct deposit.
• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements.

Major Duties

• Review invoices and patient charges, including Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, for accuracy.
• Verify that billed services are supported by documentation and accurately coded.
• Coordinate with providers, billers, facility medical offices, the Bureau of Health Services, and Accounts Payable to resolve billing questions.
• Track provider agreements and fee schedules, including rates that differ from Medicaid rates.
• Check bills against agreed-upon fee schedules and follow up on discrepancies.
• Maintain organized records and assist with other related clerical tasks.

What We Are Looking For

• Medical coding certification or training in medical coding, billing, and terminology.
• Experience with New York State Medicaid coding and billing.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, including medical coding or billing and customer service.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and support accurate billing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with Statewide Financial System (SFS) software is preferred.

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Rate: $32 per hour
• Length of engagement: 1 year with a possible 1 year extension 
• Days/Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Specific days and hours will be discussed during the interview.
• Location: 12144