Remote Anesthesia Pro Fee Physician Coder

Community Health Systems; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Remote Physician Pro Fee Coding Specialist-Anesthesia to review and assign CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for professional services documented in the medical record.

The role ensures proper sequencing, modifier use, and place-of-service coding in compliance with regulations, payer policies, and corporate standards. The coder identifies documentation gaps and collaborates with internal teams to support coding accuracy and reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–4 years of experience in physician coding, professional fee coding, or medical billing.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems for physician/professional fee services.
• Understanding of modifier usage, place‑of‑service coding, and payer guidelines.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and claim processing systems.
• Familiarity with NCCI edits, LCD/NCD guidelines, and medical necessity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assigns CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for professional services based on provider documentation.
• Ensures compliance with regulations, payer policies, and coding protocols.
• Performs coding audits and education for providers to improve documentation.
• Works coding-related claim edits and scrubs to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Collaborates with physicians and revenue cycle teams to ensure coding accuracy.

Skills

ICD-10 knowledge

CPT/HCPCS knowledge

Modifier usage

EHR experience

Coding audits

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Health Information Management or related field

Tools

Athena Collector or similar billing system

Coding software

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Remote Physician Pro Fee Coding Specialist-Anesthesia to review and assign CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for professional services documented in the medical record.

The role ensures proper sequencing, modifier use, and place-of-service coding in compliance with regulations, payer policies, and corporate standards. The coder identifies documentation gaps and collaborates with internal teams to support coding accuracy and reimbursement.