Physician Coding Senior Coder Surgical Pediatric

Banner Health; Montgomery (AL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit healthcare system as a Physician Coding Senior Coder for the Pediatric team. This fully remote role requires extensive experience in surgical coding and a commitment to accuracy. The position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, contributing to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 5 years of complex coding experience required.
• Certification through AHIMA or AAPC is necessary.
• Proficiency in ICD and CPT coding principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex professional coding for specialty or multi-specialty physician practices.
• Analyze medical information, code diagnoses and procedures, and ensure compliance.
• Mentor staff and manage work independently.

Skills

Attention to detail

ICD coding principles

CPT coding principles

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Certification (CPC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT)

Job description

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Estimated Pay Range:
$26.82 - $40.22 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

Department Name:
Coding Ambulatory

Work Shift:
Day

Job Category:
Revenue Cycle

Estimated Pay Range:
$26.82 - $40.22 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.
In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Consider joining our Physician Practice Coding team! We have an experienced team with low turnover, supporting each other with a positive attitude. We code for multiple specialties, including cross-training. Banner Health is a leading nonprofit healthcare system in the country.

As a fully remote Physician Coding Surgical Pediatric Senior Coder, you will code Surgical procedures for the Pediatric team, focusing on multi-specialties including Surgical. Production expectations depend on the coding task: straight E/M, Procedures, or a minimum of 9 encounters per hour.

• Location: Remote
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Ideal Candidate: 3-5 years Surgical coding experience
• Requirements: 5 years coding experience AND certification through AHIMA or AAPC

This position is available in specific states only, including AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.

Hours are flexible between 7am – 7pm, with 5 8-hour shifts per week, Monday to Friday. The role offers opportunities to contribute within a nationally-recognized healthcare organization.

Position Summary: Performs complex professional coding for specialty or multi-specialty physician practices, evaluating medical records and ensuring accurate coding per guidelines. Supports department projects, validation, and training.

Core Functions: Includes analyzing medical information, coding diagnoses and procedures, ensuring compliance, abstracting data, providing quality assurance, mentoring staff, and managing work independently.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, specialized training or Associate’s degree, certification (CPC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT), at least 5 years of complex coding experience, and proficiency in ICD and CPT coding principles. Ability to work remotely with high accountability and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications: Radiology Certified Coder (RCC), additional specialty certifications.

Application deadline: 2025-09-18

EEO Statement: Supports diversity and a drug-free environment.