Physician Billing Coder (Surgical) | Revenue Cycle Admin | Days| PRN Pool | CERTIFIED | REMOTE

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Jacksonville is seeking an experienced Physician Billing Coder for a remote position. This role requires strong coding expertise, with at least 5 years of medical coding experience and a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification. Responsibilities include reviewing clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing physician education. The position is full-time and primarily focuses on accurate coding for reimbursements. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare billing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of medical coding experience.
• Extensive experience in medical coding.
• Certification as a Certified Professional Coder required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation for accurate charge capture.
• Provide feedback and education to providers.
• Assign appropriate codes using coding guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Manage coding-related edit work queues.
• Prepare documentation audits and present findings.
• Identify missing charges and documentation.
• Perform coding work with independent judgment.

Skills

Medical coding expertise

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Job description

Physician Billing Coder (Surgical) | Revenue Cycle Admin | Days| PRN Pool | CERTIFIED | REMOTE

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. is seeking an experienced Physician Billing Coder for a remote position. This role requires strong coding expertise and a commitment to maintaining compliance with all regulations.

Overview

FTE: 0.20
Shift Hours: Monday - Friday - VARIABLE
Work Location: Remote (within approved states: FL, GA, MO, PA, SC, TN, and TX)

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Coder reviews, analyzes, and assigns final diagnoses and procedures based on provider documentation, adhering to all compliance policies and guidelines. The Coder accurately codes office and hospital procedures to ensure proper reimbursement. This position also provides physician education to ensure proper completion of Electronic Health Records and accurate assignment of ICD-10, CDM, HCPCS, and CPT codes, delivered verbally, physically, and in written form.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and code to the highest level of specificity for accurate charge capture.
• Interact with providers to provide feedback and education using verbal, written, and in-person communication.
• Assign and sequence appropriate codes and modifiers using current procedure, diagnosis, and HCPCS coding for services billed.
• Accurately follow coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Communicate with physicians, other business group personnel, clinical areas, and staff regarding coding-related questions.
• Manage coding-related edit work queues.
• Prepare documentation audits with written results and trend data; present findings to the provider, department chairman, and/or compliance officer.
• Maintain compliance standards in accordance with internal policies; report compliance issues appropriately.
• Identify and account for missing charges and/or documentation.
• Perform coding work requiring independent judgment with timeliness and accuracy.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of medical coding experience - required.
• Extensive experience in coding - required.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent - required.

Certification/Licensure

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - required at time of hire.

Additional Duties

• Additional duties as assigned may vary.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.