Job Description

Medical Billing Specialist

New York Plastic Surgical Group (NYPS Group) is the largest and longest-running private and academic plastic surgery practice in the United States. With more than 20 board-certified plastic surgeons practicing across 10+ affiliated offices, ambulatory surgery centers, and over 20 hospitals, NYPS Group provides expert, comprehensive, and compassionate care. Founded in 1948, NYPS Group, a division of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, is one of the nation's most well-established plastic surgery practices, offering patients the collective expertise of specialty-trained surgeons dedicated to achieving exceptional outcomes.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of medical billing experience
• Strong working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• In-depth understanding of medical coding guidelines and practices
• Proficient in reviewing and analyzing operative reports for accurate coding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify insurance coverage for all patient encounters
• Update patient demographics and insurance information in Nextech
• Send non-participating letters to new patients seen by the practice (hospital or office)
• Accurately enter all charges in a timely manner
• Analyze operative reports and abstract information accurately for coding purposes
• Maintain and update EMR and "Scheduled Not Billed" reports to ensure timely claim submission
• Complete all workers' compensation and no-fault forms with accuracy
• Review and run daily charge entry reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist with other billing-related tasks as required

Education/Certifications Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Medical Billing, Health Information Management, or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CPC - Certified Professional Coder (through the American Academy of Professional Coders) preferred.

Location: Garden City (Hybrid Schedule)

Compensation: $26.00-$28.00

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Voluntary Benefits: Options include Aflac (short-term disability, hospital, accident, and cancer coverage), long-term disability, life insurance, and pet insurance.
• Paid Time Off: 19 PTO days per year, in addition to 8 paid holidays.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match.
• Cosmetic & Med Spa Perks: Employee discounts on services and products at Deep Blue Med Spa.
• Additional discounts through PLUM and Work Advantage programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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