Remote Physician Coding Specialist - CPC, E/M & Procedures

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Coding Specialist, Physician Coding to join our Physician Billing Office team. This is a remote opportunity; candidates must reside in approved states.

Responsibilities include reviewing documentation and assigning ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes, with emphasis on E/M coding across all places of service. The ideal candidate has physician coding experience and CPC or equivalent certification; E/M and outpatient procedures experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Physician coding experience required.
• Experience with E/M coding and outpatient procedures preferred.
• Specialty-specific coding experience preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• CPC or equivalent certification required.
• Specialty certification preferred.

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 certification

Specialty-specific coding certification

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Coding Specialist, Physician Coding to join our Physician Billing Office team. This is a remote opportunity; candidates must reside in approved states.

Responsibilities include reviewing documentation and assigning ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes, with emphasis on E/M coding across all places of service. The ideal candidate has physician coding experience and CPC or equivalent certification; E/M and outpatient procedures experience is a plus.