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Job Requirements of Hospital Medicine Coder (Remote):
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPC or RHIT certifications preferred
- Minimum one (1) year experience in medical coding and/or medical terminology and billing experience
- Excellent data entry and computer skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work overtime as needed
PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Job performed in a semi-quiet setting
- Prolonged sitting
- Extensive telephone use
- Occasional lifting or carrying
This position may require manual dexterity and/or frequent use of the computer, telephone, 10-key, calculator, office machines (copier, scanner, fax) 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.
DISCLAIMER:
Cooperative, positive, courteous and professional behavior and conduct is an essential function of every position. All employees must be able to work with others beyond giving and receiving instructions. This includes getting along with co-workers, peers and management without exhibiting behavior extremes. Job functions may require personal leadership skills such as conflict resolution, negotiating, instructing, persuading, speaking with others as well as responding appropriately to job performance feedback from the supervisor. Additionally, the information contained in this job description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
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Hospital Medicine Coder (Remote)
TeamHealth is named among the “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review and has ranked three years running as “The World’s Most Admired Companies” by FORTUNE Magazine as well as one of America’s 100 Must Trustworthy Companies by Forbes Magazine in past years. TeamHealth, an established healthcare organizations is physician-led and patient-focused. We continue to grow across the U.S. from our Clinicians to our Corporate Employees and we want you to join us.
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Benefit Eligibility (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life) the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- 401K program (Discretionary matching funds available)
- GENEROUS Personal time off
- Eight Paid Holidays per year
- Quarterly incentive plans
JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:
The Hospital Medicine Coder is responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT-4 procedure codes to patient records from client hospitals. This job entails scanning for accuracy and completeness of records.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assign appropriate level and procedure codes using the CPT-4 manual and criteria established BasePointe Billing Center. Assign appropriate diagnosis codes using ICD-10-CM code book to hospital visits
- Review and code a minimum of 18 charts per hour
- Report coding problems or irregularities to Medical Coding Manager
- Exercises knowledge of medical terminology and physiological systems, as well as Medicare coding rules and regulations
- Attend company meetings, weekly meetings, and workshops/seminars as scheduled
- Read all memos, bulletins, updates, and educational material supplied and be responsible for the content
- Performance of other non-essential duties that may be requested by the Manager or Director
Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPC or RHIT certifications preferred
- Minimum one (1) year experience in medical coding and/or medical terminology and billing experience
- Excellent data entry and computer skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work overtime as needed
PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Job performed in a semi-quiet setting
- Prolonged sitting
- Extensive telephone use
- Occasional lifting or carrying
This position may require manual dexterity and/or frequent use of the computer, telephone, 10-key, calculator, office machines (copier, scanner, fax) 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.
DISCLAIMER:
Cooperative, positive, courteous and professional behavior and conduct is an essential function of every position. All employees must be able to work with others beyond giving and receiving instructions. This includes getting along with co-workers, peers and management without exhibiting behavior extremes. Job functions may require personal leadership skills such as conflict resolution, negotiating, instructing, persuading, speaking with others as well as responding appropriately to job performance feedback from the supervisor. Additionally, the information contained in this job description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.