Specialized Coder - Cardiology, Vascular and CVTS

Ensemble Health Partners; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Ensemble is seeking a Specialized Coder with 3+ years of coding experience and expert knowledge in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery or Vascular Surgery coding. This remote role will review physician charges, ensure accurate coding, support education, and mentor other coders, with potential travel for education sessions.

Certifications CPC/CCS/RHIA/RHIT are required. The position offers bonuses, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of coding experience.
• Expert knowledge in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery or Vascular Surgery coding.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.

Responsibilities

• Code claims directly from the medical record/operative report according to coding guidelines.
• Accurate and timely completion of work queues as assigned.
• Track and identify trends within charge review and follow up work queues and assist leadership in the resolution of those trends and/or educational needs.
• Assist with research of denied claims.
• Maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Achieve individual quality and productivity metrics set by leadership.
• Provide and/or assist with provider education and development of educational tools.
• Communicate professionally with physicians, management, and peers.
• Participate in coding meetings/calls and stay abreast of payer guidelines and coding edits.

Skills

Coding experience

Cardiology coding

CPT/ICD-10-CM knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPC (Certified Professional Coder)

CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)

RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)

Tools

EPIC

Coding software tools

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble! Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country. Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!

The Opportunity:

CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING: Bonus Incentives Paid Certifications Tuition Reimbursement Comprehensive Benefits Career Advancement

This position will pay between $29.75 and $32.70/hr based on experience Specialized Coders Wanted—$3,000 Sign‑On Bonus Awaits

We are seeking candidates with experience in Cardiology, Vascular or Thoracic Surgery specialties. The Specialized Coder is a certified coder with expert knowledge in physician coding for Cardiology, Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery or Vascular Surgery.

This position is responsible for reviewing physician charges to accurately code encounters, correct coding edits, and assist with research for denied claims. The Specialized Coder's role also includes tracking, trending coding issues, mentoring/training other coders, and supporting provider education.

Job Responsibilities:

• Code claims directly from the medical record/operative report according to coding guidelines.
• Accurate and timely completion of work queues as assigned.
• Track and identify trends within charge review and follow up work queues and assist leadership in the resolution of those trends and/or educational needs.
• Assists with research of denied claims.
• Maintains compliance with established corporate and departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement program, customer service and productivity expectations.
• Must be able to achieve individual quality and productivity performance metrics in daily duties as set by coding leadership.
• Provide and/or assist with provider education, as well as the development of educational tools.
• Communicates professionally with physicians, management, and peers.
• Participates in all educational activities including coding meetings/calls necessary to provide information relating to coding and compliance.
• Remains abreast of changes to current payer guidelines, Correct Coding Initiative edits, and Local/National Coverage Determinations for accuracy in Coding and mentors team members regarding coding guidelines and accuracy.
• Assists with training of other coders.
• Takes initiative for learning new skills and willingness to participate and share expertise on projects, committees and other activities as deemed appropriate.
• Demonstrates personal responsibility for job performance.
• Extensive knowledge/experience in physician coding with expert knowledge in a specific coding specialty and the ability to provide education/support to coding team and providers.
• Possible travel for education sessions, CME events, etc. as defined by Physician Revenue Cycle Leadership.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of coding experience
• Extensive knowledge/experience in physician coding with expert knowledge in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery or Vascular Surgery coding specialty and the ability to provide education/support to coding team and providers.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
• PC and Computer application knowledge and experience.
• Navigational and basic functional expertise in Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organization skills, communication, time management, trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize needs to meet short- and long-term timelines.
• Experience with EPIC and previous use of coding software tools.
• Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Certifications:

• CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)

This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require.

Join an award-winning company Five-time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025 Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024 22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024 Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024 Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023 Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024 Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024 Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024 Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024 Innovation Work-Life Flexibility Leadership Purpose + Values Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include: Associate Benefits – We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs. Our Culture – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation. Growth – We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement. Recognition – We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.

Ensemble is an equal employment opportunity employer.

It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact [e-mail].

We believe we foster an environment where talented individuals can excel and shine. Our team believes that people are the most important part of our success and that when we take care of our people, they pay it forward by providing our clients with excellent results and world-class service.