Coder III- Cardiology

Responsibilities

• Performs chart audits, reviewing for accuracy and compliance.
• Reviews operative reports and other documentation and assigns appropriate diagnosis (ICD-10), procedure codes (CPT-4), and other services (HCPCS) for final billing.
• Researches and processes invoice corrections.
• Reviews and analyzes coding/billing procedures.
• Presents training and feedback concerning medical coding, compliance, and reimbursement to physicians/providers.
• Collaborates and implements reimbursement improvement activities with staff and providers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Required licenses upon hire:
• Certified Professional Coder
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based
• Certified Medical Coder
• Certified Outpatient Coder
• Certified Registered Health Information Technician
• Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder
• Certified Cardiology Coder
• Certified ENT Coder
• Certified Hematology and Oncology Coder
• Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder
• Certified Pediatric Coder
• Certified Rheumatology Coder
• Certified Urology Coder
• Certified Radiology Certified Coder
• Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder
• Certified Gastroenterology Coder
• Certified General Surgery Coder
• Certified Professional Coder Dermatology
• Certified Obstetrics Gynecology Coder
• Certified Ophthalmology Coder
• Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder

Common Expectations

• Maintains job specific standards and expectations relative to productivity and quality.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate documentation as required.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.