Coder Professional Cardiology Surgical Services

AAPC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health is seeking a Coder IV Specialist to review electronic medical records and assign ICD and CPT codes for professional major surgical services. You will abstract data essential for billing and data analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.

The role requires coding expertise in hospitalist and office visit contexts, with emphasis on cardiology coding and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Reviews EMR documentation and applies ICD and CPT codes per Official Coding Guidelines.
• Focus on professional major surgical services coding.
• Maintains coding accuracy and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records in hospitalist and office visit settings.
• Determine appropriate ICD diagnosis codes and CPT procedure codes.
• Assign modifiers and HCPCS codes as per guidelines.
• Adhere to AHIMA/AAPC ethical coding standards and guidelines.

Skills

Coding

Cardiology

AHIMA/AAPC certs

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Coder IV Specialist

The Coder IV Specialist reviews electronic medical record documentation and applies ICD and CPT codes per Official Coding Guidelines, with a specific focus on professional major surgical services. This position abstracts key data elements necessary for billing and data analysis.

Who We Are

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect

Accurately reviews and codes patient records in the following clinical areas: hospitalist rounds and office visits (with repetitive or non-invasive procedures).

Reviews and analyzes the content of the medical record to determine when documentation should be utilized for appropriate assignment of ICD diagnosis codes, CPT repetitive or non-invasive procedure codes, modifiers, hierarchical condition categories, complications, and comorbidities to meet coding guidelines.

Evaluates appropriateness of diagnosis and procedure codes and modifiers utilized in response to Outpatient Code Editor and National Correct Coding Initiative edits.

Meets defined coding accuracy standards.

Meets defined coding productivity standards.

Remains current with coding and industry changes through participation in educational opportunities.

Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association/American Association of Procedural Coders and adheres to official coding guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED - Required


• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management - Preferred


• 4 years Coding - Required


• Cardiology Experience - Required


• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required - or


• CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist - Physician) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Require - or


• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Required - or


• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 days - Preferred - or


• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 days - Preferred

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Job Range

Coder IV Spcl Professional Specialty Svcs Surgical $20.13-$29.95

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site.