Remote Physician Coder II Multi-Specialty Coding

Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

HSA

FSA

PTO (5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave

Family Care

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Physician Coder II for the Baptist Health Medical Group. This is a full-time, remote position with occasional office visits for training and meetings.

Responsible for accurate coding of physician and physician extender services using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, and for ensuring proper documentation to secure reimbursement. Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPT/ICD knowledge, and 3 years of professional coding experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical terminology.
• Thorough knowledge of CPT, ICD coding evidenced by 80%+ on skills test.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and code physician services using ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS.
• Code diagnoses, procedures, supplies and drugs.
• Verify billable services by reviewing documentation per teaching hospital rules.
• Escalate issues to Senior Coder for evaluation and follow-up.
• Collaborate with specialty teams to meet financial goals.
• Assist Central Business Office to maximize reimbursement by following up on denials.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, staff and coding team.
• Maintain confidentiality and 90% accuracy rate.
• Attend departmental meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Medical coding

CPT/ICD coding

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma

CPC

CCS

CCS-P

CCA

CMC

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Physician Coder II for the Baptist Health Medical Group. This is a full-time, remote position with occasional office visits for training and meetings.

Responsible for accurate coding of physician and physician extender services using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, and for ensuring proper documentation to secure reimbursement. Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPT/ICD knowledge, and 3 years of professional coding experience.