Cardiac Surgery Outpatient Coder — Precision & Compliance

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work eligibility

Job summary

Jefferson University Physicians is seeking an experienced Certified Outpatient Coder specializing in cardiac surgery to support accurate coding, billing, and compliance for a high-volume cardiovascular program in the Philadelphia area.

The role requires 3+ years outpatient coding, 2+ years cardiovascular coding, and current CPC/CCS/COC certification. Hybrid/remote work eligibility is available; proficiency with Epic and encoder software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of outpatient coding experience.
• Minimum 2 years of cardiovascular or cardiac surgery coding experience preferred.
• Current coding certification required (CPC/CCS/COC).

Responsibilities

• Review and code outpatient cardiac surgery encounters using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Assign modifiers and ensure compliance with payer rules and NCCI edits.
• Interpret operative and catheterization reports and related documentation.
• Abstract coding data into the EMR and billing systems.
• Identify documentation gaps and educate providers as needed.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards set by leadership.
• Support denial management and corrective recommendations.
• Participate in audits and compliance initiatives.
• Stay current on cardiovascular coding updates and payer regulations.
• Collaborate with leadership and revenue cycle teams to improve charge capture.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Cardiac surgery terminology

Medicare/payer regulations

Outpatient facility/professional fee"

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Coding certification (CPC/CCS/COC)

Tools

Epic

Encoder software

Job description

Jefferson University Physicians is seeking an experienced Certified Outpatient Coder specializing in cardiac surgery to support accurate coding, billing, and compliance for a high-volume cardiovascular program in the Philadelphia area.

The role requires 3+ years outpatient coding, 2+ years cardiovascular coding, and current CPC/CCS/COC certification. Hybrid/remote work eligibility is available; proficiency with Epic and encoder software is preferred.