Certified Surgical Cardiology Coder

Job Summary

To support healthcare organizations, the full-time remote Certified Surgical Cardiology Coder will review clinical documentation to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes, ensuring compliance with billing and reimbursement requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Select and sequence ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes for various patient types, ensuring accurate representation of diagnoses and procedures
• Review facility records to validate APC assignments and ensure compliance with coding standards
• Participate in client meetings and training sessions while maintaining patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA guidelines

Required qualifications

• An active AHIMA or AAPC credential, such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, COC, CCS-P, or CPC
• Two years of recent and relevant hands-on coding experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding guidelines
• Ability to consistently code at a 95% quality threshold while meeting production standards
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word