Senior Medical Coder

Metro Vein Centers; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO + Company Holidays

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Exposure to specialty procedural and V

Job summary

Metro Vein Centers seeks a Senior Medical Coder – Production, Training & Quality to lead accurate production coding and to onboard, train, audit, and coach new coders. This hands-on role combines coding expertise with mentorship to improve quality, consistency, and compliance across the department.

You will stay current with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS updates, collaborate with providers, and develop structured training programs while maintaining your own production responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in coding and documentation.
• Experience mentoring, training, onboarding, auditing, or providing feedback.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure complete documentation for coding.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding standards and internal MVC policies.
• Review and update code sets with ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS updates.
• Serve as SME and day-to-day resource for production coders.
• Lead onboarding and training for new coders.
• Develop and deliver structured training on coding workflows and requirements.
• Provide hands-on instruction and case-based education during training.
• Provide timely feedback to reinforce correct coding practices.
• Monitor trainee progress and adjust training needs accordingly.
• Identify knowledge gaps and recommend additional training.
• Support ongoing education as guidelines and payer rules change.
• Identify opportunities to improve coding workflows and quality.

Skills

ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS knowledge

Documentation accuracy

EMR proficiency

Mentoring/training

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication (written & verbal)

Education

CPC/CCS/RHIT certification

Minimum 4 years medical coding

Tools

GE Centricity

Athena EMR

Job description

Metro Vein Centers is a rapidly growing healthcare practice specializing in state-of-the-art vein treatments. Our board-certified physicians and expert staff are on a mission to improve people’s quality of life by relieving the painful, yet highly treatable symptoms of vein disease—such as varicose veins and heavy, aching legs.

With over 70 clinics across 8 states, and still growing,we’re building the future of vein care—delivering compassionate, results-driven care in a modern, patient-first environment.

We proudly maintain a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 93, the highest patient satisfaction in the industry.

Position Overview: The Senior Medical Coder – Production, Training & Quality is a highly experienced coding professional responsible for performing accurate, compliant production coding while serving as a key resource for new coder onboarding, training, auditing, and ongoing coaching. This role helps ensure coding quality, consistency, productivity, and compliance across the department.

The position serves as a subject matter expert and escalation resource for complex coding questions and works closely with Coding Leadership to identify coding trends, address performance gaps, strengthen documentation practices, and implement standardized coding processes. The Senior Coder will play a critical role in developing new coders from onboarding through independent production while maintaining their own production responsibilities.

This is a hands-on senior-level coding role focused on production excellence, coder development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review patient records and accurately assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for diagnoses, procedures, and treatments
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify information and ensure complete and accurate documentation for coding
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding standards, medical terminology, relevant regulatory requirements, and internal MVC policies
• Responsible for reviewing and updating MVC code set with off-cycle and annual ICD10/HCPCS/CPT updates
• Serve as a subject matter expert and day-to-day resource for production coders
• Serve as a primary coding resource for new coder onboarding and training
• Develop and deliver structured training related to coding workflows, specialty-specific coding requirements, documentation standards, payer requirements, and departmental processes
• Provide hands-on instruction and case-based education during the new coder training period
• Review new coder work and provide timely, constructive feedback to reinforce correct coding practices
• Monitor new coder progress and communicate training needs, performance concerns, and readiness for independent production
• Help identify recurring knowledge gaps and recommend additional education or training
• Support ongoing education for the coding team as coding guidelines, payer requirements, workflows, and organizational processes change
• Identify opportunities to improve coding workflows, standardization, productivity, and quality.
• Ensure all coding processes align with regulatory standards, including HIPAA, payer requirements, and company policies
• Perform additional duties and/or projects as assigned by coding leadership to support the MVC coding team’s operations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and healthcare CMS/payer specific documentation requirements
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in coding and documentation
• Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to efficiently navigate Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Experience mentoring, training, onboarding, auditing, or providing quality feedback to other coders
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify coding discrepancies and documentation deficiencies
• Ability to work independently, unsupervised, and manage time appropriately
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Required Certifications and Experience

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or equivalent certification required
• Minimum of four years of medical coding experience (multispecialty or vascular coding preferred)
• Successfully complete and pass a coding assessment
• Previous experience with GE Centricity/Athena EMR preferred

Benefits to Support Your Wellbeing & Lifestyle

Full-time team members at Metro Vein Centers are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Company Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exposure to specialty procedural and vascular coding

Compensation

Compensation varies based on certification level, years of coding experience, coding assessment results, and overall alignment with role expectations.

The Metro Vein Centers Difference

Healthy legs. Happier lives.
At Metro Vein Centers, we believe exceptional care begins with an exceptional experience. Our mission is to make vein care approachable, empowering, and connected to overall well-being. From the first conversation to the final follow-up, every patient interaction reflects our commitment to compassion, expertise, and trust.

A team united by purpose.
Our values guide everything we do:

• Patients First, Always – Every interaction should make our patients feel valued, heard, and cared for.
• Stronger Together – Teamwork and collaboration drive our success. We lift each other up to deliver the best for our patients.
• A Can-Do Spirit – We meet every challenge with positivity, flexibility, and problem-solving energy.
• Results That Make a Difference – We’re driven to improve lives through meaningful, measurable outcomes.
• Commitment to Growth – We invest in our people, fostering advancement and professional development at every level.

Metro Vein Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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