Professional Fee Coder – Cardiology

Addison Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Professional Fee Coder specializing in cardiology. This fully remote role requires coding outpatient visits and procedures while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. Enjoy a flexible work environment with minimal meetings and high autonomy.

Benefits

100% remote role with long-term stability

Direct hire opportunity through Addison Group

Chance to work with an academic healthcare system

Collaborate with a knowledgeable team and coding leadership

Minimal meetings, high autonomy coding environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in professional fee coding.
• Strong background in cardiology coding preferred.
• Familiarity with 2021+ E&M guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Code professional services for cardiology outpatient visits and procedures.
• Handle charge reviews, edits, and denials.
• Maintain productivity targets and accuracy rates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Denial management

Education

AHIMA or AAPC certification (CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Title: Professional Fee Coder – Cardiology

Location (City, State): Remote – Must reside in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, or Michigan

Industry: Healthcare – Medical Coding

Pay: $26 – $31+/hour (Flexibility for highly qualified candidates)

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established academic healthcare organization to help grow their coding team. This client is focused on delivering high-quality, compliant billing and coding services across a range of outpatient and specialty care areas. They are seeking a highly skilled coding professional to support cardiology services in a fully remote capacity.

Job Description:

The Professional Fee Coder will be responsible for accurately coding cardiology clinic visits and procedures, managing charge reviews and denials, and maintaining compliance with all coding regulations for a large teaching hospital. The role requires independence, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills for provider interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Code professional services for cardiology outpatient visits and procedures (e.g., Echos, EKGs, Stress Tests)
• Perform full abstraction for both E&M and procedural coding
• Handle charge reviews, edits, and denials (approx. 30% of role)
• Draft written coding queries to providers, based on documentation review
• Support occasional outpatient pediatric visit coding
• Cross-check technical and professional coding for consistency when needed
• Maintain productivity targets (60 accounts/day) and a minimum 95% accuracy rate
• Use EPIC and follow updated E&M and teaching facility guidelines
• Participate in quarterly coding audits

Qualifications:

• AHIMA or AAPC certification required (e.g., CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in professional fee coding
• Strong background in cardiology coding highly preferred
• Experience with Epic EMR
• Understanding of outpatient procedures and pediatric coding
• Skilled in denial management and charge reconciliation
• Familiarity with 2021+ E&M guidelines
• Strong written communication skills for query documentation

Additional Details:

• Work Arrangement: Fully remote (residency in IL, IN, WI, or MI required)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST preferred
• Interview Process:
  • Resume review
  • Proctored coding assessment (90 minutes, 85% to pass)
  • Interview with Coding Manager and Director
• Timeline: Hiring ASAP, with decisions made quickly following assessment/interviews
• Vaccine Requirement: None

Perks:

• 100% remote role with long-term stability
• Direct hire opportunity through Addison Group
• Chance to work with an academic healthcare system
• Collaborate with a knowledgeable team and coding leadership
• Minimal meetings, high autonomy coding environment

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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