Physician Coder II

Baptist Health is looking for a Physician Coder II to work with our Baptist Health Medical Group. This will be a Full-time role working home-based (remotely). This position may be asked to occasionally report to the office for trianing/meetings. The Physician Coder II will accurately and efficiently accesses a wide range of 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.

• →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 drugs with International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Heath Care Financing Administration Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS–all levels)
• →Verifies billable physician services by reviewing physician documentation for adherence to the “Physician at Teaching Hospital” rules set forth by the federal government.
• →Submits to their Senior Coder any issues or trends found within the documentation of a particular healthcare provider for evaluation and follow up.
• →Collaborates with members of the specialty team to consistently monitor financial goals within their specialty to satisfy corporate goals.
• →Assists with the Central Business Office to ensure appropriate and complete follow up of patient accounts to maximize reimbursement (i.e., Insurance Denials)
• →Communicates effectively with physicians, physician extenders, physician offices, members of the coding team and manager.
• →Utilizes resource material available in department to support accurate coding practices.
• →Maintains patient confidentiality.
• →Demonstrates good communication skills both verbal and written.
• →Maintains 90% accuracy rate.
• →Attends departmental and other meetings as scheduled.

• 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.

• One of the following national certifications:
  • 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
  • Knowledge of Urology, Orthopedics and OB GYN coding is desired