Physician Coder II

Baptist Health•Birmingham, AL

6d•Remote

About The Position

Baptist Health is hiring a full-time Physician Coder II for Baptist Health Medical Group. The role is home-based and remote, with occasional office attendance possible for training or meetings. The Physician Coder II accesses specialty physician billing and Health Information Systems to gather records and accurately code and bill professional physician and physician-extender services. The position reviews medical records, applies current ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS classifications, supports reimbursement and financial goals, communicates with physicians and coding colleagues, and maintains patient confidentiality and a 90% accuracy rate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Computer and typing literacy.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Thorough knowledge of CPT and ICD coding, demonstrated by a score of at least 80% on a coding skills test.
One of the following national certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders; Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through AHIMA; Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) through AHIMA; Certified Coding Associate (CCA) through AHIMA; or Certified Medical Coder (CMC) through Practice Management Institute.
Three years of certified coding experience in professional or physician-practice coding.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in multispecialty E/M coding and minor bedside procedure coding.
Knowledge of urology, orthopedics, and OB-GYN coding.

Responsibilities

Review medical records and code physician services using current ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS classification systems.
Code diagnoses, comorbidities, complications, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, supplies, materials, injections, and drugs using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS.
Verify billable physician services by reviewing documentation for compliance with federal “Physician at Teaching Hospital” rules.
Report documentation issues or trends to the Senior Coder for evaluation and follow-up.
Collaborate with specialty team members to monitor financial goals and support corporate goals.
Assist the Central Business Office with appropriate and complete patient-account follow-up to maximize reimbursement, including insurance denials.
Communicate effectively with physicians, physician extenders, physician offices, coding-team members, and the manager.
Use departmental resource materials to support accurate coding practices.
Maintain patient confidentiality and effective verbal and written communication.
Maintain a 90% accuracy rate.
Attend departmental and other scheduled meetings.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) retirement savings plan.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Paid time off, up to five weeks to start.
Life insurance.
Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
Family Care for childcare, elder care, and pet care.
Paid parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Car insurance.
Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduate school debt.
Benefits start on day one.