<p>This fully remote Physician Services Coding Specialist II role is based out of Frisco, TX and serves a large, multi-specialty physician services coding operation. The position centers on Level II coding responsibilities — evaluation and management, radiology, and emergency department — requiring a credentialed coder with 3–5 years of experience who can work independently, resolve denials, and consistently hit a 95.5% accuracy threshold. For an experienced coder seeking remote flexibility, a structured productivity environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with up to 6% employer match, this is a strong long-term opportunity.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $20.51 – $30.77, dependent on location, qualifications, and experience</li> <li>Signing bonus available for qualified new hires, subject to employment status</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance</li> <li>Paid time off (vacation and sick leave) — minimum 12 days per year, accruing at approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked</li> <li>10 paid holidays per year; observed holidays compensated at time-and-a-half</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, AD&D, auto and home insurance</li> <li>Colorado employees receive paid leave in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Fully remote position — work-from-home with no on-site requirement</li> <li>Level II coding scope includes evaluation and management (multi-specialty), radiology, and emergency department coding</li> <li>Assign ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes and modifiers directly from medical record documentation</li> <li>Review and resolve pre-bill coding edits prior to claim submission</li> <li>Review and resolve coding denials from third-party payers</li> <li>Apply CCI (Correct Coding Initiative), LCD (Local Coverage Determinations), NCD (National Coverage Determinations), and client-specific coding guidelines</li> <li>Productivity and accuracy tracked via monthly internal audits — accuracy standard set at 95.5% or above</li> <li>Assignments must be completed before monthly closing dates; deadline-driven workflow</li> <li>Collaborative team environment with expectation to present coding issues to internal teams and internal/external clients in one-on-one or small group settings</li> <li>Multiple coding resources available to support code assignment decisions</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Vocational or technical education beyond high school required</li> <li>Minimum 3–5 years of physician services coding experience</li> <li>Active CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based), or equivalent certification required; multi-specialty E&M coding competency expected</li> <li>Demonstrated working knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and coding rules and regulations</li> <li>Working knowledge of CCI, LCD, NCD, and other applicable coding rules and third-party reimbursement regulations</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel</li> <li>Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness; strong attention to detail and problem-resolution skills</li> <li>Vaccination and health screening requirements must be met prior to start of employment, as applicable and permitted by law (may include COVID-19, influenza, and other required screenings)</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Frisco, TX is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, offering a high quality of life with top-rated schools, abundant dining and entertainment, and easy access to the broader DFW urban core. Because this role is fully remote, candidates across the country are well-positioned to apply — whether based in Texas or elsewhere — while benefiting from the stability and infrastructure of a large, established healthcare organization headquartered in a thriving Sun Belt market.</p>