Physician Support Coder

Advocate Aurora Health

. Responsible for assisting the coding department with the day-to-day non-coding duties support activities .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $38 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for assisting the coding department with the day-to-day non-coding duties support activities
Assigns codes to office-based visits and procedures using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
Resolve coding edits to assure accurate and complete claims submission
Sequences diagnoses and procedure codes as outlined in CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Coding Guidelines while adhering to local and national governmental payer guidelines
Reviews all clinician documentation to support assigned codes in the health information record
Follows up and obtains clarification of inaccurate documentation as appropriate
Codes risk adjustable encounters, resolves CRMs, and trends coding denials, as assigned
Conducts formal coding and documentation reviews, clinician reviews and quality reviews, as assigned
Assists with coding research functions and education activities
Creates clinician coding and documentation education based on query trends or ad-hoc requests
Adheres to the organization and departmental guidelines, policies, and protocols.
Abides by Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.
Practices ethical judgment in assigning and sequencing codes for proper insurance reimbursement
Maintains confidentiality of patient.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)
Must understand the fundamentals of medical coding
Knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office products
Basic communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Basic organization, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills
Basic analytical skills, with high attention to detail
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision-making
Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical codingICD-10-CMCPTHCPCScoding guidelinesmedical terminologyanatomyphysiologycoding editsclaims submission

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizationprioritizationreading comprehensionanalytical skillsattention to detailindependent judgmentdecision-makingcollaboration

Certifications

High School GraduateCertificate of General Educational Development (GED)High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)