Texas Licensed Cardio Coder

Virtual Vocations Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Vocations Inc. is seeking a full-time Licensed Cardio Coder in Texas to review clinical documentation and diagnostic results, applying ICD-10-CM/CPT-4 codes and modifiers for outpatient encounters.

The role requires on-site work Monday and Tuesday, with remote work Wednesday through Friday. You will ensure coding accuracy across specialties, adhere to AHIMA guidelines, and support ongoing professional growth within a healthcare coding team.

Qualifications

• CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA, CMC or CCA certification required
• Two years outpatient coding experience required
• Ability to code for multiple specialties including E/M levels

Responsibilities

• Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments and procedures for outpatient encounters
• Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, E/M levels and modifiers with accuracy
• Ensure adherence to AHIMA guidelines and regulatory requirements

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

E/M levels

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in medical field

Job description

To enhance coding accuracy and compliance, the full-time Texas Licensed Cardio Coder will review clinical documentation and diagnostic results, applying appropriate ICD-10-CM/CPT4 codes and modifiers, while working onsite Monday and Tuesday and remotely Wednesday through Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures for outpatient encounters according to classification systems
• Utilize coding principles and reimbursement expertise to accurately apply ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT 4, E&M Levels, and modifiers
• Ensure adherence to coding compliance policies, official guidelines, and regulatory requirements while promoting professional growth and development

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in a medical area preferred
• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Medical Coder (CMC), or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) is required
• Two years of outpatient coding experience required; six months of HCC experience preferred
• Ability to code for multiple specialties, including E&M Levels
• Commitment to ethical coding standards as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)