Medical Coder

Citrus Cardiology Consultants, P.L.L.C.; Inverness (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Supplemental plan available

Job summary

Citrus Cardiology Consultants, P.L.L.C. is seeking a skilled medical coder with 3-5 years in cardiology billing to ensure coding accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will verify documentation, assign CPT/ICD-10-CM/HCPCS codes, and collaborate with the Denials Department to reduce errors across the revenue cycle. Ideal candidates hold CPC/CCS certification (preferred) and have strong knowledge of coding guidelines, payer policies, and documentation standards, with a focus on quality and

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Deep understanding of medical terminology and coding standards.
• Knowledge of coding guidelines and payer policies; ability to apply them accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes based on physician charges.
• Verify that patient records meet coding and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Denials Department to identify patterns and implement corrective actions.
• Code hospital consults, follow ups, and diagnostic testing.
• Audit charts for completeness and accuracy across records and notes.
• Ensure presence and accuracy of diagnoses, indications, and physician signatures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Medical terminology

Coding standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Billing and Coding certificate or coursework

CPC/CCS certification preferred

Job description

This role plays a vital part in maintaining the integrity of our revenue cycle by verifying documentation accuracy and reducing denial occurrences through auditing and accurate coding. The employee will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of medical terminology and coding standards, and a commitment to ensuring billing accuracy and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and assign appropriate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes based on physician charges, accessing hospital portals to verify that all billing codes accurately reflect documented patient services and procedures.
• Ensure that patient record documentation meets coding and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the Denials Department to identify and analyze recurring patterns of omissions, errors, or documentation discrepancies. Communicate findings to Administration to elicit corrective actions and reduce future issues.
• Code hospital consults, follow ups, and diagnostic testing.
• Code diagnostic testing performed within the clinic as required.
• Conduct daily reviews to detect and correct billing errors or omissions.
• Audit charts for completeness and accuracy, partnering with the Medical Records Department to ensure documentation integrity across clinic notes, hospital records, and diagnostic reports.
• Verify the presence and accuracy of all required details, such as diagnoses, indications, and physician signatures.
• Identify cloned notes or other documentation irregularities to maintain compliance and uphold documentation standards.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Interventional and general cardiology experience required
• 3-5 years of related experience in the field of medical billing and coding required
• Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent preferred
• Medical Billing and Coding certificate or relevant coursework preferred
• Strong knowledge of coding guidelines, payer policies, and documentation standards

Why Join Us?

Benefits Include:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional supplemental plan available as well!