Profee CardioThoracic Surgery Coding Specialist

About the role

Coding Specialists are an important part of the Team at CorroHealth. The Coding Team Member will provide CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding across a minimum of 1‑4 specialties, including Professional Fee, Facility, or HCC work. Professional Fee specialties may include UR, Podiatry, Plastics, Pediatrics, OB, Pain Management, Ortho, Addiction, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, Pulmonary, or ED. Facility chart types may include OT, PT, Urgent Care, ED, or a variety of other specialties. Must have Cardio Thoracic Surgery Coding – Professional Fee (Profee) experience of 1+ years. This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Provide various components of coding services to support our clients.
• Calculate ProFee E/M level.
• Apply CPT for surgical procedures in the Cardiothoracic specialty line of services.
• Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity available.
• Accurately apply diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT®, and HCPCS.
• Interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment.
• Identify the importance of documentation on code assignment and the subsequent reimbursement impact.
• Align conduct with AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and the Company’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and support the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program.
• Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in Company provided training and education.
• Ensure individual compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations and commit to the protection of all Company confidential information, including but not limited to Personal Health Information.

Requirements

• Must be certified through either the AAPC (CPC or COC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P).
• Minimum of 6 months of on‑the‑job coding experience.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance required.
• Working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMR, billing, etc.
• Must have a phone, reliable internet connection, and current coding materials (CPT and ICD-10-CM references).
• Maintain an ongoing productivity level and accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
• Maintain a quality score of 95% or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook (able to open/edit spreadsheets, perform basic formulas, manage email, schedule and attend meetings).
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Team Member.