<p>This is a fully remote Physician Services Coder II position focused on Emergency Department and Emergency Medicine coding, based out of Frisco, TX. The role sits within a centralized physician coding operation and is responsible for the full cycle of professional-fee code assignment — ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and modifiers — with a specialty emphasis on ED/EM, evaluation and management, and radiology. Coders at the Level II tier are expected to work independently, resolve pre-bill edits and payer denials, and sustain a 95.5% or higher accuracy rate through monthly internal audits. This is a strong fit for an experienced, credentialed coder who wants remote flexibility and a structured, metrics-driven environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $20.51 – $30.77; final rate dependent on 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 account (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, 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 flexibility with no on-site requirement</li> <li>Specialty coding focus: Emergency Department / Emergency Medicine, multi-specialty Evaluation and Management, and radiology</li> <li>Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II codes, and modifiers from physician documentation across all assigned service lines</li> <li>Review and resolve pre-bill coding edits prior to claim submission to meet monthly closing deadlines</li> <li>Identify, analyze, and resolve coding-related payer 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; required accuracy threshold is 95.5%</li> <li>Communicate coding issues and findings to internal team members and internal or external clients in one-on-one and small-group settings</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel expected for documentation and reporting tasks</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based), or equivalent credential required</li> <li>Minimum 3–5 years of physician services coding experience</li> <li>Demonstrated expertise in multi-specialty Evaluation and Management coding; ED/EM coding experience strongly aligned with this role</li> <li>Working knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and coding rules and regulations</li> <li>Knowledge 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>Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness; strong attention to detail and problem-resolution skills</li> <li>Vaccination requirements (including COVID-19 and influenza) must be met prior to start of employment, as applicable and permitted by law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>This position is fully remote, making it accessible to qualified coders nationwide regardless of physical location. The role is administratively anchored in Frisco, Texas — a rapidly growing suburb north of Dallas in Collin County — known for its highly rated school districts, master-planned communities, and proximity to the amenities of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Frisco consistently ranks among the fastest-growing and most livable cities in the United States, offering a low state income tax environment, diverse dining and entertainment, and easy access to DFW International Airport for those who may need to travel.</p>