Emergency Medicine Coder

2 weeks ago

Akron, United States TeamHealth Full time

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Named among "Great Places to Work" by Becker's Hospital Review

  • 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)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program
  • Dental plans & Vision plans
  • GENEROUS Personal time off
  • Eight Paid Holidays per year
  • Quarterly incentive plans
  • Employee of the month awards with monetary gift and parking space
  • Training Programs
  • Wellness programs
  • Flexible work schedule

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:

The coder is responsible for reviewing patient medical records via electronic format and assign the appropriate CPT-4 codes, and physician identification numbers to each patient record into the billing system following Team Health coding guidelines. Coders must meet productivity and quality standards to meet established month-end closing schedules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review documentation on patient records and assign CPT-4 codes and physician identification numbers for each patient record.
  • Identify errors, problems, or issues and present to Coding management for resolution.
  • Complete daily productivity reports.
  • Attend departmental and training meetings a scheduled.
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

  • Extensive knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnostic coding and CPT-4 procedural coding.
  • Extensive knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Typing speed of 35-45 WPM.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • CPC, CCS-p, or RHIT certification or eligibility within two years
  • 1-3 years previous physician coding experience required or graduation from a coding technical school.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • None

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

High production volume, fast paced working environment.

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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