Cardiovascular Medical Coder

Cognizant; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions company is seeking an ICD-10 Coding Professional to work remotely. In this role, you will review and resolve denied medical claims, ensuring accurate coding in the cardiovascular specialty. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of coding experience and relevant certifications. This position offers a pay range of $27-$30 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of coding work experience in cardiovascular specialty.
• Experience with diagnosing and coding according to regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and resolve denied medical claims due to coding errors.
• Analyze denial reasons and manage appeals.
• Communicate with physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures.

Skills

Extensive experience in cardiovascular coding

Self-motivated

Strong oral and written communication skills

Basic background with computers

Flexible and adaptable to change

Education

High school diploma

Certified CCS or CPC, COC, CCC, CIRCC

Tools

MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Allscripts

Advantix systems

Job description

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Location: Remote (Work-from-Home)

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Travel: None required

About the role:

As an ICD-10 Coding Professional you will be responsible for reviewing/resolving coding denials in the cardiovascular specialty. You will be a valued member of the Cognizant team and work collaboratively with stakeholders and other teams.

In this role, you will:

· Review and resolve denied or rejected medical claims due to coding errors, ensuring accurate coding and billing based on documentation.

· Analyze denial reasons, correct coding errors, and manage appeals, working with various departments to prevent future denials.

· Review documentation to code diagnosis and procedures specific to cardiovascular coding (therapeutic and diagnostic) including office visits.

· Communicate with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnosis and/or procedures via the query process.

· Assign accurate codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with practice policy and regulatory guidelines.

· Complete reports as requested.

· Maintain a minimum accuracy rate of 98% while meeting internal productivity standards set by the company.

· Maintain productivity expectations set by client.

What you need to have to be considered

• High school diploma

• Extensive experience in the cardiovascular professional coding arena. Minimum of 2 years of coding work experience in this specialty.

· Certified CCS (AHIMA) or CPC, COC, CCC, CIRCC (AAPC)

• E&M coding, procedure code sets as listed below:

o 99211-99215 Est. Office visits

o 99201-99205 New Office visits

o 92920-92998: Therapeutic Cardiovascular Services and Procedures – These covers interventions like stenting, angioplasty, and bypass surgery.

o 93000-93153: Cardiography Procedures – This includes ECGs, stress tests, and Holter monitoring.

o 93303-93356: Echocardiography Procedures – From transthoracic to transesophageal, these codes capture various echo examinations.

o 93451-93598: Cardiac Catheterization Procedures – Covers diagnostic and interventional catheterizations of the heart and vessels.

o 93600-93662: Intracardiac Electrophysiological Procedures/Studies – For mapping and ablating arrhythmias.

• Basic background with computers with ability to be in multiple systems at the same time.

• Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously and in a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Interacting with manager/team members on scheduled time off and breaks and new procedures and policies as provided by the client is essential.

• Well organized and able to handle multiple projects as needed.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Able to be flexible and adaptable to change.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with Allscripts and Advantix systems.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until August 1st, 2025.

The hourly rate for this position is between $27-$30 per hour depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

· 401(k) plan and contributions

· Long-term/Short-term Disability

· Paid Parental Leave

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.