Coding Specialist, Physician Billing Office, Full-Time, Days, BaptistJacksonville Metro

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Fulton (MS); Teletrabalho; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Baptist Health is seeking a Physician Coder for its Physician Billing Office team operating remotely in the United States. The role requires review of clinical documentation and accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT coding across specialties, with emphasis on E/M coding and outpatient procedures.

The candidate should have 1–2 years in clinical documentation, E/M coding, and physician coding (CPT/ICD-10-CM/HCPCS). CPC or CCS-P certifications are required, with BA/BS preferred.

Qualificações

• 1–2 years of Clinical Documentation experience.
• 1–2 years of Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding experience.
• 1–2 years of physician coding experience (CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS).
• 1–2 years of outpatient procedural coding experience.
• 1–2 years of minor outpatient and office procedure coding experience.

Responsabilidades

• 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 testing, and minor surgeries.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with guidelines/regulations.
• Review medical records to support code assignment and billing.
• Identify and resolve coding discrepancies per procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and practices.

Conhecimentos

Clinical documentation

E/M coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Formação académica

High School Diploma

BA/BS (Preferred)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

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.

Physician Coder Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Physician Coder Experience:

• 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)

Physician Coder Education & Credential Requirements:

• 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

Primary Location:

Remote - Florida123 Remote StTallahassee, FL 32301United States of America