Coding Specialist (32728) in Rocky Hill, Connecticut at GI Alliance
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Job DetailsJob Location: CTGI Central Clinic - Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
Description
Description
Coding Certification Required (CPC, CCS, or equivalent)
Connecticut GI, a division of GI Alliance, is looking for a full-time experienced Coding Specialist to join our Billing Department! We are the largest gastroenterology practice in the state of Connecticut with over 30 Care Centers and still growing. Our employees are the foundation of our practice, and we pride ourselves on the fact that we have been named a TOP WORKPLACE 8 times! Our team of clinical and administrative support staff work collaboratively with our physicians and advanced practitioners to provide our patients with the most comprehensive and compassionate care. Here at CTGI our promise is to treat every patient as if they were a member of our own families, and we are looking for team members who also embody this vision!
A Short List of Reasons Why You Should Work For CTGI
Selected as a Top Workplace 8 Times
Selected as a Top Workplace 8 Times
Competitive Pay
Competitive Pay
Very Fast-Growing Practice
Very Fast-Growing Practice
Position Summary
The Coding Specialist performs advanced coding and charge review functions requiring certified-level expertise. This role independently interprets clinical documentation, assigns CPT/HCPCS and ICD10 codes, applies modifiers, and ensures compliance with payer, regulatory, and organizational guidelines. Support denial prevention, coding accuracy, and revenue integrity across assigned specialties.
Key Responsibilities
Independently review clinical documentation and assign accurate CPT/HCPCS and ICD10 codes
Independently review clinical documentation and assign accurate CPT/HCPCS and ICD10 codes
Apply modifiers and coding rules in accordance with CMS, AMA, and payer-specific guidelines
Apply modifiers and coding rules in accordance with CMS, AMA, and payer-specific guidelines
Resolve complex charge review edits and coding-related claim issues
Resolve complex charge review edits and coding-related claim issues
Perform coding quality checks and provide feedback to providers or operational teams
Perform coding quality checks and provide feedback to providers or operational teams
Identify trends in denials or documentation gaps and escalate for process improvement
Identify trends in denials or documentation gaps and escalate for process improvement
Collaborate with providers to clarify documentation and support compliant coding
Collaborate with providers to clarify documentation and support compliant coding
Maintain productivity and accuracy benchmarks for certified coders
Maintain productivity and accuracy benchmarks for certified coders
Serve as a resource for Level 1 staff and assist with training
Serve as a resource for Level 1 staff and assist with training
Other duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or GED completion is required.
High school diploma or GED completion is required.
Active coding certification required (CPC, CCS, COC, or equivalent)
Active coding certification required (CPC, CCS, COC, or equivalent)
Experience:
1–2 years of coding experience preferred; specialty experience a plus
1–2 years of coding experience preferred; specialty experience a plus
Strong knowledge of CPT/HCPCS, ICD10, and modifier usage
Strong knowledge of CPT/HCPCS, ICD10, and modifier usage
Familiarity with payer policies, NCCI edits, and compliance standards
Familiarity with payer policies, NCCI edits, and compliance standards
Proficiency with EHR and coding tools (Epic, encoder software, etc.)
Proficiency with EHR and coding tools (Epic, encoder software, etc.)
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Requirements for Coding Specialist Status:
Acting coding certification (CPC, CCS, COC, or equivalent)
Acting coding certification (CPC, CCS, COC, or equivalent)
Intermediate experience (4+ years’ experience) and/or acting more independently
Intermediate experience (4+ years’ experience) and/or acting more independently
Takes on some additional duties to assist the office.
Takes on some additional duties to assist the office.
Strong and consistent performer.
Strong and consistent performer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $27.91 - 36.96 per hour, depending on experience. Offers are multifactorial.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k)
Dental insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Work Location: Hybrid. Must work on-site for the first 90 days.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED completion is required. Professional Coding Certification with American Academy of Professional Coders AAPC: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is required.
Experience: Experience working with EMR and in medical coding preferred.
Requirements for Level I Status:
Performance Requirements:
GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.
Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.
NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.
No phone calls or agencies, please.
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