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Highmark Health

Supervisor Coding

New York, NY · Remote

$48.54/hr

Associates Degree in a Health Information related field or 4 years of experience in lieu of Associate's degree * 3 years experience as a production coder related to the coding team being supervised ...

Highmark Health

Supervisor Coding

Trenton, NJ · Remote

$48.54/hr

Associates Degree in a Health Information related field or 4 years of experience in lieu of Associate's degree * 3 years experience as a production coder related to the coding team being supervised ...

Highmark Health

Supervisor Coding

New York, NY · Remote

$48.54/hr

Associates Degree in a Health Information related field or 4 years of experience in lieu of Associate's degree * 3 years experience as a production coder related to the coding team being supervised ...

Highmark Health

Coder - Inpatient

Trenton, NJ · Remote

$37.14/hr

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Certified In-patient Professional Coder (CIC) * Familiarity ... Associate's degree in Health Information Management or Related Field Disclaimer: The has been ...

Highmark Health

Coder - Inpatient

New York, NY · Remote

$37.14/hr

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) OR Certified In-patient Professional Coder (CIC) * Familiarity ... Associate's degree in Health Information Management or Related Field Disclaimer: The has been ...

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How much do coding associate jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for coding associate in Somerset, NJ is $17.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.24 and $20.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Coding Associate vs Medical Coder?

AspectCoding AssociateMedical Coder
Required CredentialsCertification (e.g., CPC, CCS), relevant trainingCertification (e.g., CPC, CCS), relevant training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, outpatient clinics, insurance companies
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, medical officesHealthcare providers, insurance companies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Coding Associate and a Medical Coder lies in their job scope and experience level. Both roles require similar certifications and work in healthcare settings, but Coding Associates often are entry-level or support staff assisting with coding tasks, while Medical Coders typically have more experience and handle complex coding responsibilities independently.

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Medical Billing and Coding Associate

Medical Billing and Coding Associate

DocGo

New York, NY

$24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

DocGo rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Title:Medical Billing and Coding Associate
Pay Range:$20-$24 per hour, based on experience
Employment Type:Full-Time, Hourly
Location: 16-70 Weirfield St, Ridgewood, NY (In-Person)
Benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision (with company contribution), Paid Time Off PTO, Weekly pay, 401k

About DocGo:
DocGo is leading the proactive healthcare revolution with an innovative care delivery platform that includes mobile health services, population health, remote patient monitoring, and ambulance services. DocGo disrupts the traditional four-wall healthcare system by providing high quality, highly affordable care to patients where and when they need it. DocGo's proprietary, AI-powered technology, logistics network, and dedicated field staff of over 5,000 certified health professionals elevate the quality of patient care and drive efficiencies for municipalities, hospital networks, and health insurance providers. With Mobile Health, DocGo empowers the full promise and potential of telehealth by facilitating healthcare treatment, in tandem with a remote physician, in the comfort of a patient's home or workplace. Together with DocGo's integrated Ambulnz medical transport services, DocGo is bridging the gap between physical and virtual care.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Billing and Coding Associate with a primary focus on coding to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in medical coding, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, and will play a vital role in ensuring accurate coding and billing practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Partners with Operations to resolve issues surrounding unbilled claims, authorizations, Physician Certification Statements (PCSs), Patient Care Reports (PCRs), and insurance, and demographic capture issues
  • Responsible for escalating concerns regarding questionable paperwork to appropriate management
  • Contact payers to verify claim status via phone or web and follow up on unpaid claims
  • Process appeals on aged insurance claims/denials
  • Ability to analyze, identify and resolve issues which may cause payer payment delays
  • Identify and resolve claim edits through understanding of billing guidelines and payer requirements
  • Reconcile commercial and government accounts, ensuring CPT and diagnostic codes are accurate
  • Interpret terms for Managed Care, Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and Workers' Compensation and No Fault when applicable
  • Review all EOBs for correct payment, deductible, adjustments, and denials
  • Determining the status of claims with the insurance company, if the claim meets contractual agreements or needs adjustment
  • Reconcile account balances, and verify payments are applied correctly
  • Maintain well aged accounts, promptly resolve, and resubmit denied unpaid claims in a timely and efficient manner
  • Follow up on appeals/corrected submitted claims
  • Review and correct billing errors, which require a strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding
  • Review and audit customer service account inquiries
  • Receive inbound/outbound customer service call
  • Provide excellent customer service to all patients, Insurances & Facilities
  • Review and correct all rejections in clearing house
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Must have 2-3 years of medical billing experience (required)
  • Ambulance billing experience (preferred)
  • Extensive Medicare and Medicaid experience and understanding medical necessity in ambulance transportation
  • Proficient in CPT and ICD-10 coding
  • Ambulance/Medical billing certification or diploma preferred
  • Certified Ambulance Coder (CAC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Analytical - collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data

EEO/AAP Statement: DocGo is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. DocGo is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

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