Medical Coder (2823)

US Heart & Vascular; Houston (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

CME allowance

Monday-Friday schedule

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular in Houston, TX seeks a Professional Fee Medical Coder, Level 3 to review documentation and assign CPT/ICD-10-CM codes for inpatient and outpatient encounters. The role emphasizes complex surgical coding, E/M encounters, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

The coder will work with various EMR platforms, participate in physician queries, and ensure accurate charge entry and billing abstracts while maintaining ongoing education and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of related experience required.
• 2 years of experience coding complex procedures preferred.
• Within 12 months of employment, one or more credentials required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or CCC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and multiple EMR platforms.

Responsibilities

• Reviews encounter in a timely manner and resolves coding edits.
• Accurately assigns and sequences CPT, ICD-10CM, and HCPCS codes/modifiers per guidelines.
• Generates physician queries per established procedures.
• Provides feedback and education as required.
• Ensures compliance with USHV Coding Guidelines while coding.
• Performs charge entry of professional services.
• Abstracts information needed for billing.
• Performs charge reconciliation via logs and schedules.
• Meets coding quality and productivity targets.
• Completes all required education.
• Maintains continued education hours for credentials.
• Stays current with federal, state, coding, and departmental guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPT/ICD-10CM coding

Analytical skills

EMR platforms

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

CCS-P

CPC

CCC

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: HCVA - Museo 8th Floor Main - Houston, TX 77004Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDJob Category: Other PositionsUS Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Coder to join our team at Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, TX

Position Summary

The Professional Fee Medical Coder, Level 3 reviews medical documentation that physicians or other healthcare professionals complete to validate, assign, and sequence CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10CM, and modifiers for clinic and hospital-based professional encounters. The Coder applies coding conventions per official coding and regulatory guidelines, third-party payer policies, and departmental procedures. This role is responsible for complex surgical coding in the inpatient and outpatient settings. May also be assigned E/M encounters, ancillary diagnostic procedures, and other inpatient and outpatient visits.

Responsibilities

• Reviews encounter in a timely manner and resolves all coding-related edits.
• Reviews medical records and accurately assigns and sequences CPT, ICD-10CM, and HCPCS codes/modifiers, ensuring compliance with all applicable guidelines.
• Generates physician queries following established procedures.
• Provides feedback and education as required.
• Confirms that all applicable USHV and Coding Guidelines are followed while coding and resolving edits.
• Performs charge entry of professional services, including but not limited to non-invasive tests and hospital or office-based visits.
• Abstracts information needed for billing.
• Performs charge reconciliation via logs, visit schedules, and other reports when applicable to the department.
• Meets the required coding quality and productivity expectations per department policy and procedures.
• Completes all education assigned by USHV leadership and compliance.
• Maintains required continued education hours relevant to professional credentials
• Stays current with all federal, state, coding, and departmental guidelines and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Analytical skills, ability to interpret data and maintain spreadsheets
• Knowledge of ICD-10CM and CPT coding conventions
• High-level understanding of all federal/governmental regulations, coding guidelines, and revenue cycle policies and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and expert knowledge of multiple EMR platforms
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 3 years of related experience required
• 2 years of experience coding complex procedures preferred
• May substitute required experience with equivalent years beyond the minimum education requirement.
• One or more of the following credentials are required within 12 months of employment:
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA),
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT),
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS),
• Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P),
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Cardiology Coder (CCC)

Why Choose Us

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Monday-Friday schedule
• CME allowance

Houston, TX: Houston is a diverse city with a booming job market in energy, healthcare, and tech. It has no state income tax, an affordable cost of living, and world-class dining and entertainment. Green spaces, museums, and pro sports teams add to its appeal. Whether for career growth or culture, Houston has it all.