Baptist Health is seeking a Coding Specialist, Physician Coding to join the Physician Billing Office team at Baptist Jacksonville. This is a full-time day shift opportunity supporting accurate and compliant coding for physician services across multiple specialties and places of service.
The role focuses on reviewing clinical documentation and assigning the correct diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with established coding guidelines and state and federal regulations. The position also supports appropriate physician reimbursement, identifies coding discrepancies, and helps ensure compliance with billing standards.
This is a remote opportunity for candidates located in approved states.
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.
Requirements
- Physician coding experience required.
- Experience with E/M coding, outpatient procedures, and minor office procedures preferred.
- Specialty-specific coding experience preferred.
- High school diploma required.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent certification required.
- Specialty-specific coding certification preferred.
- Candidate must work in approved remote states: AL, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WV, WY.
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago