Coding Specialist II – Profee Cardiology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Perform coding for cardiology services, which encompasses cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, electrophysiology procedures, pacemaker and ICD procedures, echocardiograms, cardiovascular diagnostic testing, stress testing, interventional cardiology procedures, consultations, and E/M services.

• Choose the correct CPT codes, ICD-10 codes, modifiers, and E/M levels according to provider documentation.

• Examine medical records to confirm that diagnoses and procedures are adequately supported by clinical documentation.

• Implement ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, NCCI, E/M, modifier, Medicare, and payer-specific coding guidelines.

• Detect documentation or coding discrepancies and liaise with providers or client teams when further clarification is required.

• Execute precise and compliant coding that adheres to established productivity and quality benchmarks.

• Uphold coding precision while fulfilling production expectations.

• Remain updated on coding guidelines, regulations, and cardiology coding practices.

• Engage in team meetings, training sessions, continuing education, and professional development activities.

• Safeguard patient and provider information, ensuring HIPAA confidentiality is maintained.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience in professional fee coding.

• Recent coding experience in cardiology services is highly preferred.

• Possession of an active AHIMA or AAPC credential, such as CPC, CCS-P, CCS, CCA, RHIT, RHIA, COC, or a related coding credential.

• Comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.

• Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology.

• Capability to consistently achieve a 95% quality standard while meeting productivity expectations.

• Strong attention to detail coupled with the ability to work independently.

• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Successful completion of the mandatory pre-employment coding assessment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities to engage in specialized cardiology coding.

• Chance to broaden knowledge of intricate cardiovascular procedures.

• A collaborative work environment.

• Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities.

• Flexible remote work arrangement.