Cardiology Coder Abstractor

Job Summary

To support the charge capture process for professional charges in cardiology, the full-time remote Coder Abstractor will verify medical records, assign diagnostic and procedural codes, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines while maintaining a high accuracy rate.

Key responsibilities

• Verify and analyze medical record documentation to assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes
• Serve as a liaison between the Central Billing Office and various departments, assisting in training new coding staff
• Review and interpret physician documentation to ensure accuracy in coding and billing within specified timelines

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree in Health Record Technology or a related healthcare field with two years of professional coding experience, or three years of coding experience with relevant certification
• Must obtain credentials of a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIA) within 18 months of employment
• At least two years of cardiology coding experience