Remote Physician Coding Specialist, CPC/E&M

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Texas; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Coding Specialist, Physician Coding to join the Physician Billing Office team remotely. The role focuses on reviewing clinical documentation and applying ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes for physician services across multiple specialties.

The ideal candidate has physician coding experience with E/M coding, outpatient procedures, and minor office tests. CPC or equivalent certification is required, with specialty-specific coding credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent certification is required.
• Specialty-specific coding certification is preferred.
• Physician coding experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physician coding experience

E/M coding

Outpatient procedures

Minor office procedures

Coding compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent

Specialty-specific coding certification

Tools

CPT-4 coding

ICD-10 coding

Job description

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Coding Specialist, Physician Coding to join the Physician Billing Office team remotely. The role focuses on reviewing clinical documentation and applying ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes for physician services across multiple specialties.

The ideal candidate has physician coding experience with E/M coding, outpatient procedures, and minor office tests. CPC or equivalent certification is required, with specialty-specific coding credentials preferred.