Feb 20, 2025
Certified Professional Coder
- SUNY Optometry
- Hybrid (33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, USA)
- $62,000 - $75,000 yearly
Full Time
(CPC) Certified Professional Coder
(CCS) Certified Coding Specialist
(CCS-P) Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based
Job Description
The University Eye Center (UEC) of the State University of New York College of Optometry, an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center, is seeking a Certified Professional Coder. The successful candidate must be detailed oriented and be able to multitask with excellent time management, problem solving and investigative skills. Understanding of managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payers and self-pay guidelines is required. Reporting to the Director of Patient Financial Services, the Certified Professional Coder will be responsible for the review of pre and post charges in order to maximize reimbursement, minimize denials and comply with accepted coding practices.
Responsibilities/Job Functions:
- Review provider documentation for charge accuracy and correction of diagnostic and procedural coding, coding integrity and revenue optimization prior to claims submission.
- Reviews and monitors statistics and key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
- Reviews processes and conduct internal audits to improve the revenue cycle, claims production and coding integrity.
- Educates providers on coding policies and procedures and provide feedback on coding accuracy.
- Provide guidance and education related to billing to various staff levels to increase knowledge base.
- Identify front-end operational improvements and assist with providing in-service to staff, as needed.
- Works collaboratively with providers and staff on reducing claim denials.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current certification in any of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
- A minimum of three years of experience in revenue cycle and medical coding in a healthcare environment
- Knowledge of electronic health records
- Extensive knowledge of reimbursement systems, federal/state/payer-specific regulations, and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with vision services
- NextGen electronic health record and practice management system
The position is located onsite at 33 West 42nd Street, NY, NY 10036, with the possibility of remote work up to 50% after completing initial orientation, in accordance with SUNY policy.
Annual salary including location pay allowance is between $62,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package with fifteen days of annual leave to start and thirteen paid holidays per year. We are a qualifying employer in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. View our Benefits at Glance.
The State University of New York, College of Optometry is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.
To view the College’s Annual Security Report, visit https://sunyopt.edu/?s+annual+security+report
Required Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Minimum Education
No formal education required
Minimum Experience Required
2-4 years
Required Travel
No required travel
Applicant Location
US residents only
About SUNY Optometry
At The University Eye Center (UEC), an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center within the State University of New York, College of Optometry we are inspired to make a difference and are committed to integrity and excellence. We welcome new ideas and encourage continuous improvement. We strive for a culture that regards people as professionals and will foster trust, commitment, consistency and results. We will strive to have a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented and results-oriented culture.