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CPC Billing Specialist

Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY · Posted October 29, 2026

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Job Summary:

Coding Responsibilities:

Review complex clinical documentation and diagnostic results to accurately assign: ICD-10-CM, CPT codes

Ensure maximum reimbursement and regulatory compliance for our anesthesia department. Includes coding the following services: o Anesthesia o Critical Care o Pain management - Acute Pain, Pain Procedures, Surgical Cases, Office E/M

A/R specialist:

Follow-up on outstanding claims timely and secure payment - unpaid, short-paid, credits and denials.

Perform reconsiderations, appeals, corrected claims or resubmission as appropriate to resolve claims. Call insurance companies and complete claims activities on insurance portals to assist in resolving claims.

Receive insurance correspondence (such as letters and remits) and handle timely.

Appropriately notate all billing and collection efforts in EPIC

Accurately re-verify insurance and update insurance on patient registration.

Receive and return patients' billing-related phone calls promptly, utilizing appropriate etiquette, respect and confidentiality.

Receive and process credit/debit payments and set-up payment plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school degree and CPC certification with two years medical billing experience. Must be certified as a medical coder through AAPC or AHIMA. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience. Would consider CPC-A with experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of two years coding experience in a health care organization in addition to Accounts Receivable background.

Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy, Strong knowledge of coding guidelines and compliance, effective communicator and collaborator, and proactive problem-solver who takes initiative.

EPIC Experience preferred.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday 7:00 - 3:30 pm

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays

G4: $20.00 - $35.50

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management