Billing and Coding Assistant

Responsibilities

• Independently review and interpret clinical documentation to ensure accurate, compliant, and complete charge capture across pain medicine and related specialties
• Apply advanced knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and modifier usage, including evaluation and management, procedural, and behavioral health coding
• Analyze and interpret government and commercial payer policies to determine appropriate coding approaches in complex scenarios
• Identify coding trends, discrepancies, and potential compliance risks to mitigate risk and resolve issues
• Serve as a subject matter expert for providers and staff, providing guidance on documentation requirements and regulatory changes
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to resolve complex documentation issues and improve coding accuracy
• Conduct ongoing review of charge sessions and coding work queues to ensure timeliness and compliance
• Support internal audits, compliance initiatives, and process improvement efforts to optimize revenue integrity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience
• Minimum of four (4) years of professional coding experience in a healthcare setting, including complex specialty coding

Preferred Qualifications

• AAPC CPC, CANPC, or equivalent certification (non-apprentice designation strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in professional services coding, including inpatient and outpatient evaluation and management
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Experience interpreting payer policies and applying regulatory guidance in complex scenarios
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems

About the Company

Columbia University is a world-class research university located in New York City. The Department of Anesthesiology at Columbia University Medical Center is seeking dedicated professionals to support our mission of clinical excellence and academic innovation.