Coding Specialist for an Office Practice of eight Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgeons and Two Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeons. The Coder is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of billing and coding to assure the revenue cycle is optimized through the account registration, billing, coding of hospital records and data entry of all hospital based charges into the billing system.

• Performs initial charge review to determine appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes to beused to report physician services to third party payers.

• Interprets progress notes, operative reports, office procedures, and charge documents to determine services provided and accurately assign CPT and ICD-10 coding to these services.

• Enters appropriate data into NextGen Billing System by selecting the appropriate codes, diagnosis, modifiers, and Surgeon information to complete the charge process.

• Meets with physicians regarding procedures and other services billed to ensure proper coding.

• Responsible for reviewing patient logs and other reports of clinical activity to ensure billing is captured for all patients.

• Monitors and follows up to ensure all services that can be billed are captured and coded for billing.

• Responsible for ensuring the batch processes for all coded charges.

• Utilizes batch-logging systems to comply with internal audit standards.

• Reviews all physician documentation to ensure compliance with third party and regulatory guidelines.

• Works in conjunction with the practice, regional and corporate coding department staff to answer all inquiries regarding coding and billing for physicians' services.

• Follow all government and payer coding guidelines and HIPAA guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) designation, clinical background; minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Surgical Coding experience is needed.
• CPT/ICD-10 coding of physician services preferred.
• Knowledge of current third party billing and collection regulatory guidelines and requirements.
• Ability to gather and interpret data.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

The Hospital Coder is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of billing and coding to assure the revenue cycle is optimized through the account registration, billing, coding of hospital records and data entry of all hospital based charges into the billing system.

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

• Health Insurance including prescription drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term disability options
• Employee stock purchase program - 15% discount*
• 401k with company match**
• Long Term Care (LTC)
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

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

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation's leading provider of physician services. 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. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states.

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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.

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