Coder 2 MMG - Cardiology Coder

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matched retirement plan

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Methodist Health System is looking for a remote coder to ensure accurate assignment of medical codes including CPT®, HCPCS, and ICD-10 for professional services. Responsibilities include reviewing documentation and engaging with healthcare providers to enhance coding accuracy.

Candidates should possess coding certifications and at least two years of coding experience. The role offers comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a matched retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional coding experience.
• Experience in procedural/surgical coding.
• Strong knowledge of CMS manuals and federal regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review medical record documentation for accurate coding.
• Engage in research and educational opportunities.
• Maintain 90% or higher coding accuracy.

Skills

CPT®, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding

Time management

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical record software (preferably Epic)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Job description

Location

Remote position after training on site (a minimum of 3 weeks) at the Dallas Campus.

Hours of Work

8:00-4:30

Days of Week

M-F

Job Description

Remote position after training on site (a minimum of 3 weeks) at the Dallas Campus.

Job Relationships

Reports to Coding Manager

Certification Requirements

Core coding certification credential from AAPC or AHIMA: CPC, CCS-P required; CCC Preferred

Skills, Credentials, Professional Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree is an asset.

A minimum of two years of professional coding experience or one year of professional coding experience and two years of HCC experience; demonstrated experience in procedural/surgical coding.

Strong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal and regulatory guidelines and correct coding policies.

Independently disciplined in time management and productivity.

Experience in electronic medical record software, preferably Epic.

Microsoft Office proficient.

Ability to communicate written and oral coding information to healthcare professionals.

Job Summary

Responsible for the review of medical record documentation for accurate and compliant assignment of CPT®, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for professional services. Engages in research and educational opportunities with the MMG healthcare provider community to advance the accuracy and payment of professional services.

Primary Responsibilities

Will primarily review charges inpatient and outpatient for Cardiology and Cardiothoracic providers. Read and interpret medical record documentation in support of surgical procedures, office encounters, diagnostic and pathological services and assign accurate and complete CPT®, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes, as well as modifiers and units to the source document for claim submission. The coder will be responsive to provider questions by performing the necessary research into coding inquiries and follow through with written communication to educate the provider in correct coding and documentation. The coder will be assigned specialty specific work queue(s) to include Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, and Thoracic Surgery. Charge Review work queues containing CPT®, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes from current patient encounters will be assigned for the coder’s pre-claim review. This work queues contain charges that require a coder’s astute and detailed review to determine accuracy of assigned codes, missing codes, the need for modifiers and other coding-related deficiencies. Will be responsible for specialty specific claim edit work queues to review and correct edits for timely submission to the payer. Participates in education programs and monthly department meetings. Maintains 90% or higher coding accuracy. Maintains department required production. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. The outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more.