Certified Coder - Cardiology

Job Summary

To support the charge capture process, the full-time remote Certified Coder - Cardiology will verify and analyze medical records, assign diagnostic and procedural codes, and ensure accuracy while serving as a liaison between departments.

Key responsibilities

• Verify and analyze medical records to determine diagnoses and procedures, assigning appropriate codes with a minimum 95% accuracy rate
• Serve as a liaison between the Central Billing Office and various departments, assisting in training new employees in coding practices
• Identify and resolve coding discrepancies and compliance issues, while providing expert support to physicians and office staff

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 experience with relevant credentials
• Must obtain Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentials within 18 months of employment if not already certified
• At least two years of experience specifically in cardiology coding