Specialty Services Coder

TeamHealth is named among the Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review. Newsweek Magazine recognizes TeamHealth as ‘one of the greatest workplaces for diversity, 2024’ and TeamHealth is also ranked as ‘The World’s Most Admired Companies’ by Fortune Magazine. TeamHealth, an established healthcare organization is physician-led and patient focused. We continue to grow across the U.S. from our Clinicians to Corporate Employees. Join us!

What we Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Benefit Eligibility (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life) the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401K (Discretionary matching funds available)
• Generous PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Equipment Provided for Remote Roles

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:
The Specialty Services Coder is responsible for reviewing physician documentation to accurately capture applicable ICD-10 and CPT codes as well as providing feedback to Senior Coder on any documentation insufficiencies that need to be reported.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviewing patient charts for correct ICD-10 and CPT code assignment
• Review and proper assignment of all surgical and/or Obstetric codes
• Work in a remote environment, free of any distractions
• Review for any global code assignments
• Assign correct MIPS codes, as required
• Keying patient charges into IDX
• Analyzing records for documentation insufficiencies
• Maintaining quality standards
• Attend departmental and training meetings as scheduled
• Maintaining production standards

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a remote environment
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, regulatory requirements, and physician billing
• Proficiency in ICD-10 diagnostic coding and CPT procedural coding
• Prior training or experience in surgical, orthopedic, and/or obstetrical coding, preferred
• CPC, RHIT or CCS certification, preferred
• Minimum two (2) years medical coding experience, preferred
• Intermediate computer skills required, including a typing speed of at least 35-45 WPM
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills, with an emphasis on attention to detail. Experience using Outlook in a professional setting preferred.

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Job performed in a semi-quiet setting
• Prolonged sitting
• Occasional lifting or carrying

This position may require manual dexterity and/or frequent use of the computer, telephone, 10-key, calculator, and/or the ability to perform repetitive motions and/or meet production standards to comply with the essential functions. Also, may require physical and/or mental stamina to work overtime, additional hours beyond a regular schedule and/or more than five days per week.