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Physician Services Coder II - Denials Coding Remote

Tenet Health · Employer

Internal Medicine Frisco, TX Full-time Telehealth
$42,661 – $64,002
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This is a fully remote Physician Services Coder II — Denials Coding role based out of Frisco, TX, supporting a large, multi-specialty physician services coding operation. The position centers on ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS code assignment with a specific focus on resolving coding denials and pre-bill edits across evaluation and management, radiology, and emergency department specialties. Coders who thrive on accuracy, denial resolution, and working within a structured, audit-driven environment will find this role well-matched to their skill set.

Perks and Benefits

  • Hourly pay range: $20.51 – $30.77; compensation determined by location, qualifications, and experience
  • Signing bonus available for qualified new hires, subject to employment status
  • Holiday pay at time-and-a-half for observed company holidays (10 paid holidays per year)
  • Paid time off (vacation and sick leave) — minimum 12 days per year, accruing at approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked
  • 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, AD&D, auto and home insurance
  • Colorado employees receive paid leave in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

Practice Highlights

  • Fully remote position — work-from-home flexibility with structured productivity and accuracy expectations
  • Code assignment spans ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes, and modifiers drawn directly from medical record documentation
  • Denial-focused scope: review and resolve coding denials as a primary function of the role
  • Pre-bill edit review and resolution — identify and correct issues before claims submission
  • Multi-specialty coding environment covering evaluation and management (E&M), radiology, and emergency department services
  • Accuracy standard of 95.5% or higher, measured through monthly internal audits
  • Productivity benchmarks tracked and maintained against defined internal standards
  • Apply CCI (Correct Coding Initiative), LCD, NCD, and client-specific coding guidelines in daily workflow
  • Communicate coding issues and findings to internal team members and internal/external clients in one-on-one and small group formats
  • Monthly closing deadlines require consistent time management and assignment completion

Qualifications

  • Vocational or technical education beyond high school required
  • Minimum 3–5 years of physician services coding experience
  • Active CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based), or equivalent certification required; multi-specialty E&M coding competency expected
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and coding rules and regulations
  • Solid understanding of third-party reimbursement regulations, billing practices, CCI, LCD, and NCD guidelines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem identification and resolution skills; ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness
  • Vaccination and 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)

About the Community

Frisco, Texas 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 while benefiting from a competitive Texas-based compensation structure. For those local to the area, Frisco combines suburban comfort with proximity to major cultural, sports, and professional amenities throughout the Metroplex.