Tennessee Licensed Physician Coder

Job Summary

To support a growing cardiology and electrophysiology practice, the full-time Remote Physician Coder will review, analyze, and assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for professional fee services while ensuring compliance with regulations and collaborating with internal teams for optimal documentation and reimbursement.

Key responsibilities

• Assigns accurate coding for professional services based on provider documentation while ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and payer policies
• Performs coding audits and quality reviews, identifying documentation gaps and areas for provider education
• Collaborates with physicians and revenue cycle teams to resolve coding-related claim edits and ensure timely reimbursement

Required qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in physician coding or medical billing required
• Certified Coder-AHIMA or AAPC (CPC) certification required
• Experience with multiple specialties or high-volume professional fee coding preferred
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems