Remote Physician Billing & Coding Specialist (ICD-10/CPT)

ephraimmcdowell; Danville (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephraim McDowell Health seeks a Health Information Management coder to review physician codes and apply ICD-10-CM and CPT codes. The role involves using the encoder, addressing coding edits, and ensuring timely billing while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Candidate should have at least one year of coding or charge entry experience and strong communication skills to coordinate with clinical and billing teams. This position may involve flexible scheduling to meet volume requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of coding experience or charge entry experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of coding practices and third-party payor requirements.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze codes submitted from physicians and apply ICD-10-CM/CPT codes.
• Use the encoder to ensure correct codes and modifiers are applied and resolve encoder edits.
• Work delinquent accounts to meet reporting deadlines and billing timelines.
• Distribute coding information to appropriate personnel and collaborate with business office staff.
• Pursue professional growth by attending educational opportunities and staying current with coding changes.
• Review Quadex claims to prevent billing delays and work independently with supervisor escalation as needed.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Encoder software

Tools

Encoder

Job description

Ephraim McDowell Health seeks a Health Information Management coder to review physician codes and apply ICD-10-CM and CPT codes. The role involves using the encoder, addressing coding edits, and ensuring timely billing while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Candidate should have at least one year of coding or charge entry experience and strong communication skills to coordinate with clinical and billing teams. This position may involve flexible scheduling to meet volume requirements.