Physician Coder – Cardiology

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

📋 Description

• Conducting thorough reviews and precise coding of all professional services, including evaluation and management, diagnostics, surgeries, and procedures, in alignment with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer regulations to guarantee accurate reimbursement.

• Complying with MedKoder’s internal coding policies and the standards established by department management.

• Managing daily responsibilities effectively, multitasking, communicating clearly, and making informed decisions to complete all assigned tasks and achieve objectives.

• Reviewing and coding Cardiology IR/CV Surgery and E/M cases accurately and efficiently to enhance reimbursement timelines.

• Evaluating and coding E/M visits and office procedures with precision.

• Demonstrating the ability to work autonomously and investigate coding scenarios as needed.

• Being accountable for meeting daily production and quality targets, consistently achieving an accuracy rate of 95% or higher.

• Participating in conference calls as necessary to offer insights and feedback.

• Engaging with leadership regarding coding or documentation issues and trends.

• Keeping up-to-date with all coding guidelines (including those specific to specialties) and maintaining credentials as required.

• Taking part in coding department and educational meetings.

• Being adaptable to broaden coding expertise into additional specialties.

• Upholding confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive information.

• Performing other duties as assigned by leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma is mandatory.

• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC-certified program with the attainment of the corresponding professional credential (e.g., CCS-P, CPC, or another applicable AAPC stand-alone credential), which must be active and in good standing.

• A minimum of 5 years of physician coding experience (recent hands-on production), including at least 3 years of coding experience in the specialty of Cardiology IR and Vascular.

• Proficient understanding 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.

• Experience in working remotely is preferred but not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 100% EMPLOYER PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees.

• 401K and Profit Sharing opportunities.

• Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, and FSA Program.

• Paid AAPC and AHIMA corporate memberships.

• 30 Hours of CEU pay (continuance in education).

• Generous paid time off, holiday pay, and flexible scheduling throughout the year.

• Opportunities for professional development and education.

• Access to an internal network of Medical Coding Industry Leaders.