Remote Cardiology Medical Coder (CPC/AHIMA)

Optum; Owensboro (KY); Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Medical Coder for Cardiology to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. The role requires 5+ years of cardiology coding experience, AHIMA/AAPC certification, and proficiency with ICD-10, CPT, EMR, and Excel. You will code outpatient cardiology and EP services, handle denials, and stay current with coding rules.

Great clinical impact in a supportive team and flexible telecommute policies. Competitive compensation and benefits are included, with emphasis on accuracy, deadlines,

Qualifications

• Cardiology coding with ICD-10 and CPT required.
• AHIMA/AAPC coder certification maintained annually.
• 5+ years of cardiology coding experience.
• Proficient with EMR and Windows Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes for outpatient cardiology services.
• Codes CPT and ICD-10 for Cardiology and EP services.
• Monitors work queues and ensures timely charging and coding.
• Generates coding queries when documentation is unclear.
• Keeps up-to-date with coding changes and guidelines.
• Manage workload and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Skills

Cardiology coding

Windows/Excel

EMR systems

Attention to detail

Education

AHIMA/AAPC medical coder certification

Tools

Encoder Pro

EPIC

Job description

Optum is hiring a Medical Coder for Cardiology to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. The role requires 5+ years of cardiology coding experience, AHIMA/AAPC certification, and proficiency with ICD-10, CPT, EMR, and Excel. You will code outpatient cardiology and EP services, handle denials, and stay current with coding rules.

Great clinical impact in a supportive team and flexible telecommute policies. Competitive compensation and benefits are included, with emphasis on accuracy, deadlines,