Physician Coder II

Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family Care

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Physician Coder II for remote, home-based work with occasional on-site training. You will code professional physician and extender services using ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting denial prevention and revenue cycle goals.

Qualifications include 3 years of professional coding experience and CPC/CCS/CCS-P or similar certification. A high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of CPT/ICD coding are required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years certified coding experience in professional or physician practice.
• Proficiency in multi-specialty E/M coding along with minor bedside procedure coding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records and codes physician services using ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS.
• Verifies billable physician services by reviewing documentation for teaching hospital rules.
• Submits issues or trends to Senior Coder for evaluation and follow up.
• Collaborates with specialty team to monitor financial goals within the specialty.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Coding accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ICD-10 Coding

CPT Coding

HCPCS Coding

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health is looking for a Physician Coder II to work with our Baptist Health Medical Group. This will be a Full-time role working home-based (remotely). This position may be asked to occasionally report to the office for trianing/meetings. The Physician Coder II will accurately and efficiently accesses a wide range of specialty physician billing and Health Information Systems to secure and gather all necessary records to accurately code and bill professional physician and/or physician extender (mid-level) services.

Baptist Health offers competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records and codes physician services utilizing current ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS classifications systems.
• Codes diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, supplies, materials, injections, and drugs with International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Heath Care Financing Administration Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS–all levels)
• Verifies billable physician services by reviewing physician documentation for adherence to the “Physician at Teaching Hospital” rules set forth by the federal government.
• Submits to their Senior Coder any issues or trends found within the documentation of a particular healthcare provider for evaluation and follow up.
• Collaborates with members of the specialty team to consistently monitor financial goals within their specialty to satisfy corporate goals.
• Assists with the Central Business Office to ensure appropriate and complete follow up of patient accounts to maximize reimbursement (i.e., Insurance Denials)
• Communicates effectively with physicians, physician extenders, physician offices, members of the coding team and manager.
• Utilizes resource material available in department to support accurate coding practices.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Maintains 90% accuracy rate.
• Attends departmental and other meetings as scheduled.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer/typing literacy, knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical terminology required.
• Thorough knowledge of CPT, ICD coding as evidenced by results of coding skills test of 80% or better.

Licensure/Certification

• One of the following national certifications:
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • Certified Medical Coder (CMC) through Practice Management Institute

Experience

• Three (3) years certified coding experience in professional or physician practice coding.
• Proficiency in multi-specialty E/M coding along with minor bedside procedure coding is preferred
  • Knowledge of Urology, Orthopedics and OB GYN coding is desired