Coder 2 MMG - Cardiology Coder

Methodistsurgicalassociates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Matched retirement plan

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Methodistsurgicalassociates is seeking a Coder for a full-time position in Dallas, Texas. This role involves reviewing medical records for accurate assignment of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes, ensuring compliance with guidelines.

The ideal candidate must possess coding certifications and have experience in surgical coding. Our team enjoys competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, contributing to our reputation as a great place to work.

Qualifications

• Core coding certification credential from AAPC or AHIMA: CPC, CCS-P required; CCC Preferred.
• Minimum two years of coding experience required.
• Ability to communicate coding information.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procedural/surgical coding

CMS manuals knowledge

Electronic medical record software

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

## Coder 2 MMG - Cardiology CoderApplylocations: Dallas, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 19 Days Agojob requisition id: JR1000034818**Hours of Work :**8-430**Days Of Week :**M-F**Work Shift :****Job Description :****Location:**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 assetA 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 codingStrong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal and regulatory guidelines and correct coding policiesIndependently disciplined in time management and productivityExperience in electronic medical record software, preferably EpicMicrosoft Office proficientAbility 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.#LI-AP1Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:* Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026* Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025* Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025* Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026* Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025* TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025* Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025* Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025* Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025* Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025