HIM Professional Physician Practice Coder

Mission Statement: We provide quality healthcare with compassion.

Vision: Exceptional people, delivering exceptional care, for a healthier community.

Values: We commit to accountability, respect, integrity, innovation, safety and excellence always.

About Rome Health

Rome Health is a trusted healthcare provider with a long-standing commitment to serving our community with compassion, quality, and integrity. As one of Newsweek's Greatest Midsize Workplaces in Health Care (2026) with deep roots in the region and a strong history of clinical excellence, we provide reliable, patient-centered care across a wide range of services. Our culture is built on teamwork, respect, and accountability, and many employees build long, meaningful careers here-reflecting the stability and supportive environment we offer. We are equally committed to the future, investing in employee growth, development, and career advancement.

The Department

The Health Information Management Coding Department supports Rome Health's revenue cycle by ensuring professional and physician practice services are coded accurately, completely, and in accordance with applicable regulatory and payer requirements. The department works closely with providers, practice staff, the Business Office, and other revenue cycle teams to clarify documentation, resolve coding edits and denials, and promote timely and accurate billing. Coding staff also monitor regulatory changes, identify documentation and workflow trends, and maintain high standards for coding quality, productivity, compliance, and patient confidentiality.

The role

The Professional/Physician Practice Coder reviews clinical documentation and accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for physician and other professional services. This position ensures coding is complete, accurate, and compliant with official coding guidelines, payer requirements, Medicare regulations, and organizational standards. The Coder collaborates with providers to clarify documentation, supports coding reviews and appeals, identifies documentation or workflow trends, and meets established productivity and quality standards.

Essential job duties:

• Reviews professional and physician practice documentation and accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, modifiers, and other required billing information.
• Ensures coding complies with official coding guidelines, Medicare regulations, payer requirements, National Correct Coding Initiative edits, and organizational policies.
• Verifies encounters are complete and identifies missing documentation, charges, diagnoses, procedures, or other information required for accurate coding and billing.
• Submits documentation clarification queries to providers when information is incomplete, conflicting, ambiguous, or insufficient to support code assignment.
• Assists providers with documentation and coding questions while maintaining coding integrity and compliance.
• Works with the Business Office and other departments to resolve coding edits, claim denials, charge corrections, and problem or aging encounters.
• Reviews coding worklists and promptly addresses incomplete, suspended, or unresolved encounters.
• Meets or exceeds established coding accuracy, quality, and productivity standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, modifiers, Medicare requirements, payer policies, and regulatory changes.
• Maintains all required professional coding credentials and completes continuing education requirements.
• Participates in peer reviews, coding audits, education, cross-training, and training of new team members as requested.
• Identifies recurring documentation, coding, technology, or workflow concerns and promptly reports trends to the Coding Manager.
• Protects patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA, departmental policies, and organizational standards.
• Provides coverage for other coding functions within the professional and physician practice coding area as needed.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, or CPC credential required.
• Knowledge of professional and physician practice coding, including ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, and applicable coding guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and basic healthcare reimbursement principles.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations, payer requirements, and National Correct Coding Initiative edits.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret clinical documentation and assign accurate, compliant codes.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and productivity while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in electronic health records, coding and billing applications, email, telephone systems, and standard computer software.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment after successfully completing training.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• An associate's or bachelor's degree in health information management or a related field is preferred. Previous professional or physician practice coding experience is also preferred.

Physical Demands

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, with frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment. The employee must be able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements associated with data entry and visually review detailed electronic health records, reports, and coding information for extended periods. The position also requires effective communication by telephone, email, virtual meetings, and other electronic systems. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift or carry office materials weighing up to 10 pounds. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Rome Health offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Health Savings Account (HSA), and a 403(b) retirement plan with company match. Additional benefits include group and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, supplemental coverage through Aflac, and employee discounts and perks programs.

EEO Statement

Rome Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, New York State, or local law. Rome Health prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all employment practices and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law.