Physician Coder II

Position Summary:

Accurately and efficiently accesses wide range specialty physician billing and Health Information Systems to secure and gather all necessary records to accurately code and bill professional physician and/or physician extender (mid-level) services.

Fully remote in FL, GA, AZ, TX, AL

Responsibilities:

• Reviews medical records and codes physician services utilizing current ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS classifications systems.
• Codes diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, supplies, materials, injections, and

• Verifies billable physician services by reviewing physician documentation for adherence to the “Physician at Teaching

• Submits to their Senior Coder any issues or trends found within the documentation of a particular healthcare provider for

• Collaborates with members of the specialty team to consistently monitor financial goals within their specialty to satisfy

• Assists with the Central Business Office to ensure appropriate and complete follow up of patient accounts to maximize

• Communicates effectively with physicians, physician extenders, physician offices, members of the coding team and

manager.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer/typing literacy, knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical terminology required.
• Thorough knowledge of CPT, ICD coding as evidenced by results of coding skills test of 80% or better.

Licensure/Certification

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Medical Coder (CMC) through Practice Management Institute

• Three (3) years certified coding experience in professional or physician practice coding.
• Proficiency in multi-specialty E/M coding along with minor bedside procedure coding is preferred

• Denials and Surgery coding experience preferred