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Insurance Coding Jobs in New York, NY (NOW HIRING)

Manages appeals with insurance companies for surgical claim reimbursement when appropriate. * Assess clinical documentation supporting services. * Oversee to insurance coding requests. * Assists with ...

Medical Insurance Coder

Paterson, NJ · On-site

$19 - $25.50/hr

Passaic County, NJ Join a dynamic medical billing team as a Medical Insurance Coder, where your ... Offer expert advice to physicians regarding coding practices, ensuring optimal billing accuracy and ...

Director, Med Coding

Rahway, NJ · On-site

$173.20 - $272.60/hr

Medical Insurance Coding * Mentoring Staff * Metadata Management * Mitigated Risks * Organizational Performance Management * People Leadership * Pharmacovigilance * Process Standardization

Med Records Coder III

New York, NY · On-site +1

$21.78 - $30.53/hr

Responsible for system edit reviews and follows up on insurance coding denials for resolution. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Uses knowledge of coding systems and system logic to review codes created by ...

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Primarily responsible for assisting the Coding Manager within the Coding ... In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability ...

Hybrid Coding Educator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$30 - $34.25/hr

Minimum Requirements • Minimum five years' experience coding education in a hospital, physician, or insurance environment • Minimum five years' experience coding SOAP notes for different ...

Hybrid Coding Educator

New York, NY

$29.75 - $34/hr

Minimum Requirements Minimum five years' experience coding education in a hospital, physician, or insurance environment Minimum five years' experience coding SOAP notes for different specialties High ...

Stay current on coding and coverage guidelines from organizations such as CMS, AMA, AAPC, USPSTF, and other regulatory bodies. * Utilize CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, revenue, bill type, place of service ...

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How much do insurance coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for insurance coding in New York, NY is $36.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.55 and $43.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Insurance Coding vs Medical Billing?

AspectInsurance CodingMedical Billing
Primary FocusAssigning codes to diagnoses and proceduresSubmitting claims and managing payments
CredentialsCertified Professional Coder (CPC), CPC-HCertified Professional Biller (CPB), CPC
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, insurance companiesMedical offices, billing companies, hospitals
Industry UsageHealthcare, insuranceHealthcare, insurance

Insurance Coding and Medical Billing are closely related healthcare roles. Insurance Coding involves assigning accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures, which is essential for proper billing and reimbursement. Medical Billing focuses on submitting claims, following up on payments, and managing patient accounts. While they often work together, coding is more about classification, and billing is about financial transactions.

What does an insurance coding do?

An insurance coder reviews medical records and assigns appropriate codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services for billing and reimbursement purposes. They ensure accuracy and compliance with coding standards like ICD-10 and CPT, often using specialized software and working closely with healthcare providers and insurance companies.
Infographic showing various Insurance Coding job openings in New York, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,142 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Coding Specialist III

Columbia University

Manhattan, NY • On-site

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Job description

Coding Specialist III

The Coding Specialist III is responsible for the review and resolution of all coding related prebilling edits and/or rejections to ensure prompt and accurate reimbursement. This position initiates medical record review and recommends proper action. This position works closely with the Directors of Revenue and Practice Operations to adjudicate and resolve claims.

Responsibilities

  • Review and resolve all assigned tasks/encounters associated with coding discrepancies as it relates to pre-billing system edits and/or claims with outstanding balances.
  • Reduces accounts receivable by reviewing claims rejected for coding. Investigates assigned accounts to determine what additional steps must be taken for claims to be resolved.
  • Provide guidance and suggestions to clinical departments for pre-billing coding edits.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the hospital.
  • Review and follow up on denials related to coding and charge entry processes; if a claim is denied due to incorrect coding, conducts medical records research and corresponds with insurance companies and clinicians to resolve issue.
  • Manages appeals with insurance companies for surgical claim reimbursement when appropriate.
  • Assess clinical documentation supporting services.
  • Oversee to insurance coding requests.
  • Assists with claim issues, including preparing coding appeals.
  • Serves as liaison between clinicians, billing consultants, patient financial counselor and insurance carriers to discuss coding issues.
  • Review and analyze coding trends to improve unnecessary coding rejections.
  • Create new edits related to payors and CMS guidelines to release to clearing house.
  • Trains new coders and billers.
  • Support other functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.
  • Three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
  • Intermediate MS Office skills.

Other Requirements

  • Transplant Coding Knowledge.
  • Knowledge of CPT and ICD-IO coding.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of contracts, insurance billing requirements, payers, Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Ability to follow- through and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proven to exceed standard productivity levels.
  • Proven attendance and punctuality record.

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