Cardiology Medical Biller & Coder - RCM Specialist

Vital Heart & Vein; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Vital Heart & Vein in Houston, TX is seeking a meticulous Medical Biller/Coder to join our Revenue Cycle Management team. This role handles CPT and ICD-10 coding, charge entry, and clean claim submission across cardiology and vascular services.

The ideal candidate has a strong coding foundation, knowledge of payer-specific billing requirements, and a commitment to accurate reimbursement and compliance. Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW) is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical coding/billing for a physician practice, cardiology experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of insurance carrier billing rules for office visits, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, and interventional services
• Experience with cardiology and vascular Billing is strongly preferred — including echocardiography, stress testing, nuclear imaging, cardiac catheterization, and EP procedures
• Proficiency with practice management and EHR systems — eClinicalWorks (eCW) experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Review and abstract clinical documentation to assign CPT/ICD-10-CM codes for all cardiology and vascular services
• Ensure diagnosis codes capture severity and specificity and correct place of service and provider information on claims
• Cross-reference codes against LCD/NCD guidelines before submission
• Initiate physician queries when documentation is incomplete or unclear
• Stay current with CPT and ICD-10 updates and implement changes timely
• Participate in coding audits to maintain high accuracy
• Enter charges accurately in eClinicalWorks and monitor claim status
• Resolve clearinghouse rejections promptly and ensure pre-authentication and referrals are present

Skills

Medical coding/billing experience

Cardiology billing experience

Insurance carrier billing rules

Cardiology/vascular billing (echo, EP)

eClinicalWorks (eCW) experience

Tools

eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Job description

Vital Heart & Vein in Houston, TX is seeking a meticulous Medical Biller/Coder to join our Revenue Cycle Management team. This role handles CPT and ICD-10 coding, charge entry, and clean claim submission across cardiology and vascular services.

The ideal candidate has a strong coding foundation, knowledge of payer-specific billing requirements, and a commitment to accurate reimbursement and compliance. Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW) is strongly preferred.