Remote Senior Cardiovascular & IR Coding Specialist

Anna Jaques Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Senior Coding Specialist to manage complex outpatient coding, including ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, modifiers, revenue codes, and APC classifications. You will ensure compliant coding and drive revenue integrity across interventional radiology and cardiology services.

The role requires at least 5 years of outpatient facility coding, RHIA/RHIT/CCS or CPC/COC, and CIRCC certification, with mentoring and QA responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Hospital Coding
• Associate degree in Health Information Management or AHIMA/AAPC coding program preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Review and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, modifiers, revenue codes, and APC classifications for complex outpatient hospital encounters.
• Code facility services within interventional radiology and cardiology accurately.
• Interpret guidelines, payer policies, CMS regulations and coding conventions for compliant coding.
• Apply NCCI, MUEs, OPPS regulations and payer-specific requirements.
• Evaluate documentation to ensure services are supported and billed appropriately.
• Assist with coding quality reviews and audits of outpatient facility coding staff.
• Serve as coding resource and mentor for team members.
• Provide education on coding updates, regulatory changes, and department policies.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new coders.
• Support continuing education initiatives within the coding department.
• Lead escalation for complex coding questions and scenarios.
• Recommend workflow improvements and coding best practices.
• Participate in departmental projects, system implementations, and process improvements.

Skills

Interventional Radiology knowledge

Cardiology coding

Medical terminology

EMR proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Mentoring ability

Strong written communication

Excel/Office

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management or AHIMA/AAPC program

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Senior Coding Specialist to manage complex outpatient coding, including ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, modifiers, revenue codes, and APC classifications. You will ensure compliant coding and drive revenue integrity across interventional radiology and cardiology services.

The role requires at least 5 years of outpatient facility coding, RHIA/RHIT/CCS or CPC/COC, and CIRCC certification, with mentoring and QA responsibilities.