Coding Specialist

Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity at our Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic in the beautiful city of Brooksville for a Full Time Certified Medical Biller and Coder to join our amazing team at Pediatrix Medical Group. Brooksville is a smaller, close-knit city full of diversity and has a significantly lower cost of living and affordability.

“Pediatrix is cultured, caring, accountable, trusted, career-minded and flexible in work hours. The company is connected to employees, with an understanding of work-life harmony. It also offers a competitive compensation.”

**Cheryl Armstrong, Registration Associate, Pediatrix® Medical Group**

**Responsibilities**:
The Coding Specialist is responsible for coordinating and participating in the coding process of pediatric surgery and Evaluation and Management services from a variety of complex records and coding edits to include diagnosis, treatment of illness and procedures performed while ensuring accuracy of work and adherence to established coding procedures of ICD-CM (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT-4 (Current Procedural Terminology).
- Review all pertinent medical records for diagnosis and procedures performed and documented while maintaining strict adherence to correct coding and MEDNAX Compliance program guidelines.
- Timely and appropriate coding of Pediatric surgery and office services as required to meet production needs.
- Review documentation requirements and coding guidelines with physicians, advanced practice nurses and other staff as necessary.
- Communicate to Coding management any Claims Manager updates as needed.
- Review claim denials from Patient Accounts through the EEC process.
- Research, review, and provide clarification of third party payer queries
- Participate in audit, education and coding team meetings to discuss solutions to coding guidance
- Meet or exceed required departmental productivity standards on a consistent basis.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Company policy.
- Present a positive, professional appearance and convey a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties.
- Perform other job-related duties within the job scope as requested by Management of Coding.
- Embody the principles of the corporate Mission Statement and Philosophy at all times.
- Comply with departmental and company-wide policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) designation required with current active status.

Benefits and Compensation:
**Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents**:

- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Progyny Fertility Benefits
- Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
- 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**:

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - 15% discount*
- Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Employee Optional Life and AD&D
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Parental Leave Benefit
- Sick Pay Bank
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Group Aflac Policies
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Charitable Fund
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Various Discount Programs
- Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

About Us:
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.