Coding Specialist, Physician Coding, Full-Time, Days, Baptist Jacksonville

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a remote Coding Specialist, Physician Coding to join the Physician Billing Office. You will review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes, applying E/M codes across service locations, including minor procedures.

The ideal candidate has physician coding experience, knowledge of E/M coding, and familiarity with regulatory guidelines. This is a remote role with state-approval requirements and opportunities in Florida.

Qualifications

• Physician coding experience required.
• Experience with E/M coding and outpatient procedures preferred.
• Specialty-specific coding certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10/ CPT-4 codes.
• Apply E/M codes across places of service.
• Code minor procedures and specialty testing.
• Follow coding guidelines and regulations.
• Identify discrepancies in coding and documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of coding practices.

Skills

Physician coding

E/M coding

Outpatient procedures

Minor office procedures

Coding compliance

Education

High School Diploma

CPC certification

Specialty coding certification

Job description

About Baptist Health

About Baptist HealthRecognized 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 Coding Specialist, Physician Coding to join our Physician Billing Office team at Baptist Jacksonville 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 Coding Specialist 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 physician coding experience and a strong understanding of evaluation and management (E/M) coding, outpatient procedures, and coding compliance.

Coding Specialist, Physician Coding Job Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and accurately assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes and CPT-4 procedure codes.


• Apply evaluation and management (E/M) codes across applicable places of service.


• Code minor office procedures, specialty-specific testing and procedures, and minor surgeries.


• Follow established coding guidelines and applicable state and federal regulatory requirements.


• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance to support appropriate physician billing and reimbursement.


• Identify coding discrepancies and documentation issues in accordance with established procedures.


• Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and specialty-specific coding practices.

Coding Specialist, Physician Coding Experience

• Physician coding experience — Required


• Experience with E/M coding, outpatient procedures, and minor office procedures — Preferred


• Specialty-specific coding experience — Preferred

Coding Specialist, Physician Coding Education & Credential Requirements

• High School Diploma — Required


• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent certification — Required


• Specialty-specific coding certification — Preferred

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 preferredPrimary Location: Remote - Florida 123 Remote St Tallahassee, FL 32301 United States of America