Physician Coder

Summary

Join MedKoder, a growing remote company, as a Physician Coder specializing in Cardiology. This full-time position offers a flexible schedule and requires proficiency in CPT and ICD-10 coding, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology. You will review and code cardiology cases, ensuring accurate reimbursement while meeting daily production and quality goals. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant certification (CPC or CCS-P), at least 3 years of experience in cardiology coding, and strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing policies. MedKoder provides excellent benefits, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k and profit sharing, and generous paid time off.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC-certified program with the achievement of the correlating professional credential (CCS, CPC, etc.); active and in good standing
• A CPC or CCS-P certification is required
• Minimum of 3 years of physician coding experience (recent hands-on production) in E/M leveling, office procedures, and surgeries in the specialty of Cardiology, specifically for : Arteriovenous Fistulogram & Interventions
• AV Fistula creation
• Carotid Endarterectomy
• Embolization of malformation
• Central Venous Catheter Placement (for ESRD) and exchanges
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm open repair
• Amputations
• Vascular open and percutaneous interventions & angiography
• Vascular Bypass procedures
• Must have proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, CPT coding and guidelines by the AMA, ICD-10-CM coding and guidelines, modifiers, surgical techniques, and Medicare (CMS/MAC) and Medicaid billing policies for professional services
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and electronic healthcare record information and billing systems

Responsibilities

• Review and accurately code profee Cardiology cases to maximize reimbursement in a timely manner
• Review and accurately code E/M visits and office procedures
• Able to work independently and research coding scenarios
• Coder is responsible for meeting our daily production goal and our quality goal of consistently averaging a 95% accuracy rate
• Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information and feedback
• Communicate with leadership on coding or documentation issues/trends
• Stay current on all coding guidelines (including specialty-specific guidelines) and maintain credentials as necessary
• Participate in coding department and education meetings
• Flexible to expand coding skill set into other Cardiology subspecialties, or other specialties altogether
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or BS degree preferred
• Experience in the following is a PLUS: CABG (coronary artery bypass graft)
• TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation)
• TMVR (transcatheter mitral valve repair)
• TTVI / TTVr (transcatheter tricuspid valve implantation/repair)
• PDA (patent ductus arteriosus)(i.e. CPTs 33820, 33840, 33852)
• TGV (transposition of the great vessels)
• TCAR (trans carotid artery revascularization)
• TAMBE (thoracoabdominal branch endoprosthesis)
• TADV (transcatheter arterialization of deep veins)
• TEE (transesophageal echocardiogram)
• TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement)
• EVAR (endovascular aneurysm repair)
• Pediatric Cardiology and congenital heart conditions
• Fetal Cardiology/NICU
• Heart Transplant Specialists
• Experience working with Google Suite is preferred but not required
• Experience working remotely is preferred but not required
• Auditing experience is a PLUS
• CPMA certification is a PLUS
• Billing (denials) experience is a PLUS
• Epic experience is a PLUS

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holiday pay, and flexible scheduling year-round
• Up to 100% EMPLOYER PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees
• 401K and Profit Sharing
• STD, LTD, Life Insurance, and FSA Program
• Paid AAPC and AHIMA corporate memberships
• 30 Hours of CEU pay (continuance in education)
• Professional development and education