<p>This is a fully remote Physician Services Coder II opportunity focused on Emergency Department coding, based out of Frisco, TX. The role sits within a centralized physician coding operation and is well-suited to an experienced coder with a strong command of ED, evaluation and management, and radiology charge capture. With a required accuracy floor of 95.5% and a structured productivity model, this position rewards coders who are precise, self-directed, and comfortable working independently in a high-volume environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $20.51 – $30.77; compensation determined by location, qualifications, and experience</li> <li>Signing bonus available for qualified new hires, subject to employment status</li> <li>401(k) 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> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Fully remote position — work-from-home flexibility with no on-site requirement</li> <li>Primary coding focus: Emergency Department (ED) physician charges, evaluation and management (E&M), and radiology</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>Identify, analyze, and resolve coding-related claim denials</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 in alignment with monthly closing deadlines</li> <li>Collaborative team environment with expectation to present coding issues to internal teams and clients in one-on-one or small group settings</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based), or equivalent certification required</li> <li>Minimum 3–5 years of physician services coding experience</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in multi-specialty E&M coding; ED coding experience required at this level</li> <li>Working knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and coding rules and regulations</li> <li>Solid understanding of third-party reimbursement regulations, billing practices, CCI, LCD, and NCD guidelines</li> <li>Vocational or technical education beyond high school</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel</li> <li>Strong attention to detail; ability to examine documentation for accuracy and completeness and resolve discrepancies independently</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Although this role is fully remote, it is administratively based in Frisco, TX — a rapidly growing suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex known for its highly rated public schools, master-planned neighborhoods, and abundant dining and entertainment options. Frisco consistently ranks among the fastest-growing and most livable cities in the United States, offering a low state income tax environment, easy access to DFW International Airport, and proximity to the cultural and professional resources of a major metropolitan area.</p>