Senior Specialty Physician Coder Safeguard Fountain Valley, CA Job Details Contract $40 - $50 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Medical coding experience in physician offices High school diploma or GED Certified Professional Coder Attention to detail Documentation review Hospital experience Full Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Specialty Physician Coder with advanced coding expertise in complex cardiovascular and surgical specialties. Specialty Experience We Are Looking For Ideal candidates will have strong coding experience in one or more of the following areas: Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Cardiac Surgery Cardiology Pediatric Cardiology Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Interventional Radiology (IR) Candidates with experience across multiple specialties listed above are strongly preferred. What You'll Do Accurately review and code complex physician, hospital, and surgical services. Code inpatient and outpatient procedures, diagnostic testing, and other physician services. Review documentation and charges for accurate reimbursement. Apply ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines. Submit and review charges within Epic. Identify coding trends, discrepancies, and potential compliance issues. Research and resolve complex coding questions. Communicate with physicians and clinical teams regarding coding and documentation. Assist with training and mentoring coding staff. Help ensure coding practices comply with organizational policies and applicable coding standards. Required Experience 5+ years of medical coding experience within a hospital or physician-office environment. 2+ years of specialty coding experience , with strong preference for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery, or Interventional Radiology. Expert-level knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding . Experience coding complex physician and surgical procedures. Experience working directly with physicians and clinical teams. Strong understanding of the healthcare revenue cycle. Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail. Epic Experience Candidates should be highly experienced with Epic, particularly Epic charge submission and charge processing.

Certification Required:

CPC, CCS, or equivalent professional coding certification

Highly Preferred:

CIRCC certification Specialty-specific coding certification Education High school diploma or GED required. Schedule Full-time 40 hours per week 5 days per week / 8 hours per day Ideal Candidate This position is best suited for an experienced specialty coder—not a general medical coder— who is comfortable independently handling complex cardiovascular, surgical, and/or interventional radiology coding. If your background includes Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery, or Interventional Radiology coding , we encourage you to apply.

Pay:

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have experience with any of the following and if so, how long;

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery, or Interventional Radiology Experience:

coding within a hospital or physician-office environment: 5 years (Required) specialty coding: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fountain Valley, CA 92728 (Required)

Work Location:

In person