Cardiology ProFee Coder

Medical Coder - Cardiology, Cardiothoracic & Vascular (Remote) We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Professional Fee Coder to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the high-level review of medical documentation for Cardiology and Cardiothoracic services, ensuring the most accurate and compliant assignment of CPT®, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes. This is a Contract-to-Hire opportunity that offers a fully remote environment with a highly flexible schedule, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.

Key Responsibilities Specialized Coding:

Review inpatient and outpatient charges for Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, and Vascular Surgery providers.

Documentation Interpretation:

Read and interpret complex medical records to assign accurate codes for surgical procedures, office encounters, and diagnostic/pathological services.

Quality Assurance:

Manage specialty-specific work queues to perform pre-claim reviews, identifying missing codes, modifiers, or coding-related deficiencies.

Provider Education:

Act as a subject matter expert by researching coding inquiries and providing written communication to clinicians to improve documentation accuracy.

Claim Management:

Resolve specialty-specific claim edits to ensure timely and accurate submission to payers.

Performance Standards:

Maintain a minimum 90% coding accuracy rate while meeting departmental production goals.

Required Qualifications Certification:

Active Core coding credential from AAPC or AHIMA (CPC or CCS-P is required).

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional coding experience (or 1 year of professional coding with 2 years of HCC experience). Specific experience in Cardiology and Cardiothoracic coding (including Echos, Surgeries, E&M, and Office Visits). Demonstrated proficiency in procedural and surgical coding.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal regulatory guidelines, and correct coding policies. Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software, with Epic experience highly preferred.

Soft Skills:

Independent discipline in time management and the ability to communicate complex coding information clearly to healthcare professionals. Preferred Skills CCC (Certified Cardiology Coder) credential. Vascular coding experience. Associate's Degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field. Work Schedule & Location 100%

Remote:

Work from the comfort of your home.

Note:

Due to regional restrictions, we cannot hire residents of CA, CT, IL, ME, NJ, MA, NY, or WA.

Flex Schedule:

Choose your 8-hour shift between the hours of 5:00 AM and 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday (40 hours per week). Why Join Us?

Growth Potential:

This is a Contract-to-Hire role intended for long-term career growth.

Equipment Provided:

All necessary IT equipment will be issued to you prior to your start date.

Autonomy:

Enjoy a high degree of independence and a flexible schedule that respects your time. Medical Coder - Cardiology, Cardiothoracic & Vascular (Remote) We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Professional Fee Coder to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the high-level review of medical documentation for Cardiology and Cardiothoracic services, ensuring the most accurate and compliant assignment of CPT®, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes. This is a Contract-to-Hire opportunity that offers a fully remote environment with a highly flexible schedule, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.

Key Responsibilities Specialized Coding:

Review inpatient and outpatient charges for Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, and Vascular Surgery providers.

Documentation Interpretation:

Read and interpret complex medical records to assign accurate codes for surgical procedures, office encounters, and diagnostic/pathological services.

Quality Assurance:

Manage specialty-specific work queues to perform pre-claim reviews, identifying missing codes, modifiers, or coding-related deficiencies.

Provider Education:

Act as a subject matter expert by researching coding inquiries and providing written communication to clinicians to improve documentation accuracy.

Claim Management:

Resolve specialty-specific claim edits to ensure timely and accurate submission to payers.

Performance Standards:

Maintain a minimum 90% coding accuracy rate while meeting departmental production goals.

Required Qualifications Certification:

Active Core coding credential from AAPC or AHIMA (CPC or CCS-P is required). Preferred Skills CCC (Certified Cardiology Coder) credential. Vascular coding experience. Associate's Degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field. Work Schedule & Location 100%

Remote:

Work from the comfort of your home.

Note:

Due to regional restrictions, we cannot hire residents of CA, CT, IL, ME, NJ, MA, NY, or WA.

Flex Schedule:

Choose your 8-hour shift between the hours of 5:00 AM and 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday (40 hours per week). Why Join Us?

Growth Potential:

This is a Contract-to-Hire role intended for long-term career growth.

Equipment Provided:

All necessary IT equipment will be issued to you prior to your start date.

Autonomy:

Enjoy a high degree of independence and a flexible schedule that respects your time.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional coding experience (or 1 year of professional coding with 2 years of HCC experience). Specific experience in Cardiology and Cardiothoracic coding (including Echos, Surgeries, E&M, and Office Visits). Demonstrated proficiency in procedural and surgical coding.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal regulatory guidelines, and correct coding policies. Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software, with Epic experience highly preferred.

Soft Skills:

Independent discipline in time management and the ability to communicate complex coding information clearly to healthcare professionals. • We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). • As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.