Vascular/ CVTS Coding Specialist

Ensemble Health Partners; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,983 - 45,047; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Incentives

Paid Certifications

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Advancement

Job summary

Ensemble Health Partners seeks a Vascular/ Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Coding Specialist to join our team in Tulsa, OK. The role focuses on reviewing physician charges and coding accuracy for cardiovascular and vascular cases, mentoring coders, and supporting provider education.

You will work onsite at Ardent–Hillcrest Medical Center, addressing denials, tracking trends, and maintaining compliance with coding guidelines while collaborating with leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of coding experience in physician coding.
• Expert knowledge in Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery and/or Vascular Surgery coding.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Proficient with EPIC and coding software tools.
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and apply AI-assisted processes.

Responsibilities

• Code claims from medical records and operative reports per guidelines.
• Maintain timely completion of work queues and accuracy targets.
• Identify trends in coding and assist with denial research and education.
• Ensure compliance with policies and departmental procedures.
• Provide training and support to coders and providers as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve coding accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in educational activities and stay current with payer guidelines.

Skills

3+ years coding

Cardio-Thoracic coding

Medical terminology

ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS

MS Office

Organization

Communication

EPIC experience

AI openness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC

Coding software

Microsoft Excel

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!

O.N.E Purpose:

• Customer Obsession:Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.
• Embracing New Ideas:Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.
• Striving for Excellence:Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.

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 Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery and/or Vascular Surgery specialties.

This is a full time onsite role at Ardent – Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK

The Vascular/ CVTS Coding Specialist is a certified coder with expert knowledge in physician coding for Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery and/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.

Experience We Love:

• 3+ years of coding experience
• Extensive knowledge/experience in physician coding with expert knowledge in Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery and/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: Candidate must have and keep current at least one of the following professional certifications (CPC, preferred with the addition of CCVTC and/or CIRCC):

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

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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].

This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role’s range.

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