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Physician Coder: Oncology Surgery

Mandeville, LA · Remote

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

Position Location: 100% Remote This is a full-time, remote position that offers a flexible schedule. Description: Physician Coder: Oncology Surgery is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding ...

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Physician Coder: Oncology Surgery

Mandeville, LA · On-site +1

$14.25 - $19/hr

Position Location: 100% Remote This is a full-time, remote position that offers a flexible schedule. Description: Physician Coder: Oncology Surgery is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding ...

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Physician Coder: Trauma Surgery

Mandeville, LA · On-site +1

$14.25 - $16.25/hr

Position Location: 100% Remote This is a full-time, remote position that offers a flexible schedule. Description: Physician Coder: Trauma Surgery is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding ...

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Physician Coder: Trauma Surgery

Mandeville, LA · Remote

$19.25 - $22/hr

Position Location: 100% Remote This is a full-time, remote position that offers a flexible schedule. Description: Physician Coder: Trauma Surgery is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding ...

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How much do remote physician coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote physician coder in the United States is $19.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Physician Coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Physician Coder, you need a thorough understanding of medical terminology, coding systems (like ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS), and a relevant certification such as CPC or CCS. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) software, coding databases, and secure remote work platforms is essential. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for accuracy and collaboration. These skills ensure accurate claim submissions, compliance with regulations, and efficient remote workflow, all of which are vital for optimal reimbursement and healthcare operations.

What is the difference between Remote Physician Coder vs Remote Medical Biller?

AspectRemote Physician CoderRemote Medical Biller
CredentialsCertification (e.g., CPC, CCS)Certification (e.g., CPC, CBCS)
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, insurance companies, remoteMedical offices, billing companies, remote
Industry UsageMedical coding, documentation reviewBilling, claims processing
Primary FocusAssigning codes based on physician documentationSubmitting claims and managing payments

While both roles involve healthcare documentation, Remote Physician Coders focus on translating medical records into codes for billing and compliance, often requiring clinical knowledge. Remote Medical Billers handle the financial side, submitting claims and following up on payments. Both roles are essential in the revenue cycle but differ in their primary responsibilities and skill sets.

What are Remote Physician Coders?

Remote Physician Coders are healthcare professionals who review medical records and assign standardized codes for diagnoses, procedures, and treatments. They work from home or another remote location, ensuring that the coding is accurate for billing and insurance purposes. Their work helps healthcare providers receive proper reimbursement and maintain compliance with regulations. Remote Physician Coders typically need certification and a strong understanding of medical terminology and coding systems such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS.

How does a Remote Physician Coder typically collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure coding accuracy?

As a Remote Physician Coder, you will often interact with physicians and clinical staff via secure messaging, email, or virtual meetings to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies. Effective communication is essential to ensure that medical records are accurately coded in compliance with regulatory standards and payer requirements. While working remotely offers flexibility, it also requires strong self-management skills and proactive outreach to maintain high-quality coding and foster a collaborative relationship with providers.
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Physician Coder III, Remote

Medicine Journal

Chattanooga, TN • On-site, Remote

Full-time

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Job description

Erlanger Health hires employees for telecommuting/remote positions in the following states:
AL, AZ, GA, FL, IN, KY, LA, MD, M I, MS, MO, NC, NV, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WY
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Job Summary:
The Physician Coder III is responsible for coding of physician and/or mid-level provider professional services. Recognizes and completes a high-volume workload accurately and in a timely manner, with minimal direct supervision. Follows set procedures to achieve goals. Displays professional office skills and ability to navigate a practice management system. Functions as liaison between management, the physician practices and employees working within physician practices.
Coder will provide CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding a minimum of 1-4 specialties. Specialties could include UR, Podiatry, Plastics, Pediatrics, OB, Pain Management, Ortho, Addiction, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, Pulmonary, or ED. Facility Chart types could include OT, PT, Urgent Care, ED, or a variety of other specialties.
Services can include all visit types for a coder I and coder II and includes coding of surgical cases.
Responsibilities Include:
- Review and analyze information available in the electronic medical record and/or paper record to accurately code the episode of care in multiple specialty areas
- Provide various components of coding services to support our providers.
- Calculate ProFee and/or Facility E/M levels by following the AMA guidelines for E/M assignment.
- Recognize critical care cases by patient acuity.
- Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity available.
- Accurately apply diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS
- Interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment
- Responsibility to maintain an understanding of National Correct Coding Initiatives, Local Coverage Documents, and MUEs.
- Responsibility to maintain understanding and apply Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines.
- Applying knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers.
- Identify the importance of documentation on code assignment and the subsequent reimbursement impact.
- Align conduct with AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and the Company's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and support the Company's Ethics and Compliance Program.
- Adherence to Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and other third-party documentation guidelines in an effort to minimize risk.
- Continually improve coding quality and accuracy.
- Responsibility for maintaining coding certification and knowledge referencing current ICD-10-CM, CPT and/or HCPCS coding guidelines and regulatory changes.
- Contacts the appropriate department or physician office for assistance in obtaining physician clarification of diagnoses, CPT, and/or HCPCS.
- Communicates with physician and non-physician providers to resolve conflicting provider documentation to further specify coding of diagnoses, surgeries and procedures documented in the medical record.
- Provides ongoing feedback to physicians and other providers during charge review
- Resolves payer denials and responds to inquiries from revenue cycle teams, and processing of charge corrections as appropriate.
- Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in Company provided training and education.
- Ensure individual compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations and commit to the protection of all Company confidential information, including but not limited to, Personal Health Information
- This position must consistently meet or exceed productivity and quality standards as defined by department Leadership
The Associate must have:
1. Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, Disease Pathology, and Medical Terminology.
2. Knowledge of basic coding conventions and use of coding nomenclature consistent with CMS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting ICD-10-CM coding.
3. Accurate translation of written diagnostic descriptions to appropriately and accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes, CPT and/or HCPCS to obtain optimal reimbursement from all payer types, including Medicare/Medicaid, and private insurance payers.
4. Ability to navigate the Electronic Medical Record to identify appropriate documentation for coding/billing in support of submitted department charges.
Education:
Required:
- Validation of coding certification, i.e., specialty focus such as ICD-10 coding, ICD-10 PCS, CPT coding, and billing practices from an accredited program.
Preferred:
- BS or AS degree in Health Information Management Administration or Health Information Technician from an accredited program.
Experience:
Required:
- Experience in a physician office or hospital HIM department with a minimum of 4 years actual coding experience in either environment including E/M level code assignment or surgical CPT coding experience in multiple specialties.
- Data entry and keyboard proficiency required.
- Software/computer experience utilizing Excel, MS Word, and Adobe.
- Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work with and train other employees
Preferred:
- Experience in both E&M and/or surgical coding and physician office experience.
- One year of EPIC systems experience.
- Ability to Audit E/M Levels for correct assignment.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
- Current registration as an CPC (CBCS is grandfathered for staff already employed by Erlanger)
Preferred:
- Primary specialty certification
Department Position Summary:
The Physician Coder III demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to optimally code profession physician accounts including E/M Levels and Surgical CPT Code assignment as well as the ability to resolve all issues including charge and claim edits. The employee must demonstrate knowledge of the various payment / insurance reimbursement schemes for professional physician encounters. The individual must demonstrate the ability to be flexible as to the type of encounter to be coded, as well as the ability to work in a self-directed team by taking and giving direction and sharing in the responsibility of the team. Must have strong communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
The employee must display the ability to be self-motivated, be able to evaluate the scope of each day's work, and display time management skills to assigned work. Must be able to work effectively in a remote work capacity. The associate must provide management with annual/biannual proof of certification and complete annual/biannual required continuing education. This position must consistently meet or exceed productivity and quality standards as defined by department Leadership.
The associate will perform any other tasks as assigned.

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