Vascular Surgery Coder

Coding Concepts, LLC.; Gilbert (AZ); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Coding Concepts, LLC. seeks a detail-oriented Vascular Surgery Coder to join our revenue cycle team. You will review, analyze, and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for open, endovascular, and diagnostic vascular procedures.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in vascular surgery coding, holds an AAPC or AHIMA credential, and can navigate complex anatomy and coding guidelines to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliant denials management. This is a remote position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of vascular surgery coding experience.
• Interventional radiology, cardiovascular, or endovascular coding experience preferred.
• Must hold at least one credential from AAPC or AHIMA: CIRCC, CCC, CPC, or CCS.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for open, endovascular, and diagnostic vascular procedures.
• Code complex interventional radiology and vascular selectively catheterized vessels with appropriate component coding.
• Review operative reports, physician notes, and diagnostic tests to ensure documentation supports services rendered.
• Initiate precise, compliant physician queries to vascular surgeons when documentation is ambiguous or incomplete.
• Analyze, appeal, and resolve coding-related denials and rejections specific to vascular surgery.
• Stay updated on NCCI edits, LCDs, and NCDs to ensure compliance with payer regulations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Vascular anatomy knowledge

Coding accuracy

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or higher in HIM or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented, certified Vascular Surgery Coder to join our revenue cycle team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and coding complex diagnostic and interventional vascular surgery medical records. Because vascular coding involves intricate anatomical pathways, component coding, and frequently changing component hierarchies, the ideal candidate must possess deep knowledge of vascular anatomy, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding guidelines. Your expertise will ensure accurate reimbursement, compliance, and a minimized denial rate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Complex Coding: Accurately abstract and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for open, endovascular, and diagnostic vascular procedures.
• Anatomical Component Coding: Correctly navigate and code complex interventional radiology and vascular surgical selectively catheterized vessels, ensuring appropriate component coding for catheter placements, imaging, and interventions.
• Documentation Review: Thoroughly review operative reports, physician notes, and diagnostic test results to ensure documentation supports the clinical severity and services rendered.
• Physician Query & Collaboration: Initiate precise, compliant queries to vascular surgeons when documentation is ambiguous, incomplete, or conflicting.
• Denial Management: Analyze, appeal, and resolve coding-related claim denials and rejections specific to vascular surgery.
• Compliance Monitoring: Stay strictly updated on NCCI (National Correct Coding Initiative) edits, LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations), and NCDs (National Coverage Determinations) to ensure absolute compliance with federal and private payer regulations.

Required Qualification

• Must have minimum of 5 years of vascular surguery experience.
• Interventional radiology, cardiovascular, or endovascular coding experience strongly preferred.

Required Education & Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or a related field preferred).
• Active Coding Certification: Must hold at least one of the following credentials from AAPC or AHIMA:
• CIRCC (Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder) — Highly Preferred
• CCC (Certified Cardiology Coder)
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

Core Competencies

• Exceptional analytical skills with an eye for detail in complex operative reports.
• Strong communication skills for professional, collaborative dialogue with surgical staff.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high productivity and accuracy standards (e.g., 95% or higher accuracy rate).

This is a remote position.