Remote Physician Coder - ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Kentucky; Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Physician Coder role with Baptist Health System, Inc. supports accurate and compliant coding to ensure appropriate reimbursement for physician services.

The specialist reviews documentation and assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes across multiple specialties and service locations. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in clinical documentation, E/M coding, and outpatient/procedural coding, plus CPC or CCS-P certification.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Clinical Documentation experience (Required).
• 1–2 years of Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding experience (Required).
• 1–2 years of physician coding experience, including CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS — (Required).
• 1–2 years of outpatient procedural coding experience (Required).
• 1–2 years of minor outpatient and office procedure coding experience (Required).

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT-4 procedure codes.
• Perform evaluation and management (E/M) coding across applicable places of service.
• Code minor office procedures, specialty-specific testing, outpatient procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with established coding guidelines and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Review medical records to support appropriate code assignment and accurate physician billing.
• Identify and resolve coding discrepancies or documentation issues in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and specialty-specific coding practices.

Education

High School Diploma (Required)

Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) (Preferred)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P) (Required)

Job description

Remote Physician Coder role with Baptist Health System, Inc. supports accurate and compliant coding to ensure appropriate reimbursement for physician services.

The specialist reviews documentation and assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes across multiple specialties and service locations. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in clinical documentation, E/M coding, and outpatient/procedural coding, plus CPC or CCS-P certification.