Medical Coder - Intraoperative Neuromonitoring

Passionate, driven people dedicated to making a difference in healthcare.

SpecialtyCare is a leading provider of clinical services to hospitals. We partner with hospitals to drive, sustain, and accelerate high performance. We offer a portfolio of solutions that include neuromonitoring, perfusion, surgical assist, autotransfusion, minimally invasive surgical support, and sterile processing. SpecialtyCare’s clinicians focus their efforts to improve operational efficiencies, improve outcomes, and maintain exceptional levels of satisfaction. We compete on results.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To accurately code Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) cases by reviewing surgical reports and monitoring logs, ensuring appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS code assignment. This role also involves reviewing payer guidelines and working closely with other revenue cycle departments to ensure compliance, minimize denials and support accurate reimbursement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Review surgical reports, neuromonitoring logs, and related clinical documentation to assign accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for IONM cases.

Enter codes accurately and timely into our billing system.

Apply current coding guidelines and payer-specific requirements to ensure coding accuracy and compliance.

Verify documentation supports the codes assigned and meets billing and regulatory standards.

Collaborate with other departments including third party accounts receivable, compliance, and IONM clinical staff to resolve discrepancies and clarify documentation.

Identify trends or issues in coding or documentation and escalate as needed to leadership.

Complete coding reviews and provide timely responses to the accounts receivable team, providing documentation support for appeals and denials.

Maintain productivity and accuracy standards as defined by the department.

Stay up to date with changes in coding rules, payer policies, and CMS regulations related to IONM.

Protect patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA and all confidentiality regulations.

Build good rapport with team and other SpecialtyCare departments.

Provide clients with exceptional customer service.

Live the SpecialtyCare Values – Integrity, Teamwork, Sense of Urgency & Continuous Improvement.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) certification required.

Experience:

One (1) years of related experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Ability to type at least 60 WPM

Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken word.

Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.

Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Proficient with a computer and good knowledge and understanding of MS office programs, and email.

Proficient with general office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job, which may vary by location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear.

Hearing must be normal, with or without correction.

Must be able to lift and/or move, push or pull 25 pounds or more.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Vision must be normal with or without correction.

Associates work in a business office setting.

The typical noise level is moderate.

Ability to work a minimum of eight hours per day and longer if needed according to workload.

Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced work environment.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values that complement the team and company vision. The following competencies are highly valued:

Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of individuals and personalities.

Conscious of the needs of internal customers with the ability to partner with internal stakeholders to provide timely updates.

Likes to work in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Lives the SpecialtyCare Values – Integrity, Teamwork, Care, and Improvement.

Salary: $46,000 - $75,000(Several factors, such as specific skill set, education level, certifications and years of experience, are considered to determine actual compensation.)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Rx, telehealth, wellness rewards, FSA, HAS, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, professional development funds, professional membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement program, adoption assistance, life assistance program, wholesale club membership.

SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.