Coder 2 MMG - Cardiology Coder

410 Methodist Medical Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan matching

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Methodist Medical Group is seeking a professional medical coder to review documentation and assign CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for professional services. You will engage with providers to ensure accurate coding and compliance, primarily supporting Cardiology and Cardiothoracic services.

Position requires CPC/CCS-P credentials, experience with HCC, CMS rules, and Epic EMR proficiency. Remote work is possible after on-site training at the Dallas Campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree is an asset.
• Two years of professional coding experience or one year of professional coding experience and two years of HCC experience.
• Strong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal and regulatory guidelines and correct coding policies.
• Experience in electronic medical record software, preferably Epic.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to communicate written and oral coding information to healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Review charges inpatient and outpatient for Cardiology and Cardiothoracic providers.
• Read and interpret medical record documentation and assign accurate CPT®, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes and modifiers.
• Research coding inquiries and educate providers on correct coding and documentation.
• Manage specialty-specific work queues (Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, Thoracic Surgery) for pre-claim review.
• Review and correct edits for timely payer submissions.
• Participate in education programs and department meetings; maintain high coding accuracy and required production.

Skills

CPC Certification

CCS-P Certification

HCC Experience

Medical Coding

EMR Experience

Epic

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree (Asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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.

#LI-AP1 Methodist 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 Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025