Coding Specialist, Physician Billing Office, Full-Time, Days, Baptist Jacksonville Metro

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); Florida; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is hiring a Physician Coder to join our Physician Billing Office. This full-time remote role focuses on accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, including E/M coding across multiple service types, minor procedures, and specialty testing.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in clinical documentation and physician coding, with CPC or CCS-P certification. Remote opportunity with approved states; remote work supports the coding of documentation and compliance with state

Qualifications

• Review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT-4 procedure codes.
• Perform E/M coding across applicable places of service.
• Code minor office procedures, outpatient procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with guidelines and regulations.
• Review medical records to support code assignment for physician billing.
• Identify and resolve coding discrepancies per procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• CPC or CCS-P certification required; 1–2 years of related coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes from clinical documentation.
• Apply E/M coding across service places.
• Code minor office procedures and outpatient tests/procedures.
• Ensure adherence to coding guidelines and regulations.
• Review records to support correct code assignment.
• Identify and resolve coding discrepancies.
• Keep current with coding rules and specialty practices.
• Maintain hands-on outpatient/office coding experience.

Skills

Clinical Documentation

E/M coding

CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 coding

Outpatient procedures coding

Minor procedures coding

Education

High School Diploma

BA/BS preferred

Job description

Baptist Health is hiring a Physician Coder to join our Physician Billing Office team in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time day shift opportunity.

The Physician Billing Office supports accurate and compliant coding to ensure appropriate reimbursement for physician services across multiple specialties and places of service. The Physician Coder reviews clinical documentation and applies the appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with established coding guidelines and state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in physician coding, evaluation and management (E/M) coding, and outpatient procedures, along with a strong understanding of coding compliance.

• Review clinical documentation and accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT-4 procedure codes.
• Perform evaluation and management (E/M) coding across applicable places of service.
• Code minor office procedures, specialty-specific testing, outpatient procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with established coding guidelines and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Review medical records to support appropriate code assignment and accurate physician billing.
• Identify and resolve coding discrepancies or documentation issues in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and specialty-specific coding practices.
• 1–2 years of Clinical Documentation experience (Required)
• 1–2 years of Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding experience (Required)
• 1–2 years of physician coding experience, including CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS — (Required)
• 1–2 years of outpatient procedural coding experience (Required)
• 1–2 years of minor outpatient and office procedure coding experience (Required)
• High School Diploma (Required)
• Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) (Preferred)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P) (Required)

This is a remote opportunity, candidate must work in the following remote approved states: AL, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WV, WY

Following established coding guidelines and working in accordance to state and federal regulatory guidance, this person is responsible for correctly identifying and applying ICD-10 diagnosis codes, and CPT-4 codes for E/M across all places of service, minor office and specialty-specific testing/procedures, and minor surgeries.*CPC or equivalent required. Specialty certification preferred

Education Required

High School

Experience

• E/M (Evaluation and Management) Coding
• Clinical Documentation Experience

License and Certification

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - AAPC
• Certified Coding Specialists - Physician-based (CCS-P) - AHIMA
• Driver's License - DMV

Location

Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to theannual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health rankshighest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.