Remote Cardiology Medical Coder - Complex Surgical Coding

US Heart and Vascular; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular seeks a Medical Coder, Level 3, to join Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, TX, with a fully remote arrangement. The coder will review documentation, assign CPT/ICD-10CM codes, and ensure compliance with guidelines.

The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of coding conventions, and experience with EMR platforms and MS Office. Coding accuracy and adherence to payer policies are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills to interpret data and ensure coding accuracy.
• Knowledge of ICD-10CM and CPT coding conventions.
• Familiarity with federal/state regulations and payer policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.
• Experience with complex professional coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review encounters and resolve coding edits promptly.
• Assign and sequence CPT, ICD-10CM, and HCPCS codes/modifiers.
• Generate physician queries per established procedures.
• Provide feedback and education to staff as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Coding Guidelines and regulations.
• Enter charges for professional services and abstracts for billing.

Skills

Analytical skills

ICD-10CM coding

CPT coding conventions

Regulatory guidelines knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

EMR platforms expertise

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR platforms

Job description

US Heart and Vascular seeks a Medical Coder, Level 3, to join Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, TX, with a fully remote arrangement. The coder will review documentation, assign CPT/ICD-10CM codes, and ensure compliance with guidelines.

The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of coding conventions, and experience with EMR platforms and MS Office. Coding accuracy and adherence to payer policies are essential for this position.