Senior Specialty Coder Cardiology

Senior Specialty Coder

• Cardiology 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Irving, TX 75039 $35.75
• $42.18 an hour
• Full-time CornerStone Staffing 313 reviews $35.75
• $42.18 an hour
• Full-time Senior Specialty Coder

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Cardiology Location:

Irving, TX | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

$35.75/hour

• Non-Cardiology Certified Coder $42.18/hour
• Cardiology Specialty Certified Coder Full Time | 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM Temp to Perm (W2)

Start Date:

May 25 ROLE IMPACT Selected by coding leadership to support high-dollar and specialty account types, this role ensures accurate and compliant assignment of

ICD-10-CM

(International Classification of Diseases), ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System), and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes for inpatient and outpatient services. Success in this role directly supports accurate reimbursement, reduces claim denials, and maintains a coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher. The Senior Specialty Coder partners with clinical and revenue cycle teams to ensure complete, compliant documentation and optimized revenue integrity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Review and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) codes for inpatient and/or outpatient encounters Maintain 95% or higher coding accuracy and meet productivity benchmarks Abstract clinical data and enter coded information into EMR systems (Electronic Medical Records) Collaborate with HIM (Health Information Management), Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) specialists, and revenue cycle teams to resolve documentation gaps and denials Communicate with providers regarding incomplete or unclear documentation and assist with appeals and coding-related audits

PREFERRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS CPC

(AAPC), CCS (AHIMA), or CCA (AHIMA)

• active and verifiable Completion of an AAPC or AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 2 years of multi-specialty physician coding experience in cardiology Minimum 1 year of experience with billing, denials, appeals, or revenue cycle operations EMR systems including EPIC and Meditech Must have a laptop and dual monitors for remote work Good job stability (minimum of 1 year at previous roles) Strong analytical, research, and communication skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

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