Certified Medical Coder - Cardiovascular Specialized

Are you an experienced, detail-oriented medical coder, specialized in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, or Vascular Coding? We’re looking for people like you to join our rapidly growing team! speroMD is a unique, physician-owned revenue cycle management company made up of individuals who are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to our clients. The certified medical coder position performs various duties to accurately interpret and bill physician charges for physician services. This includes entering the appropriate CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes and submitting charges to payers. You will be responsible for the collection and coding of simple and complex physician encounters and procedures. You will process accurate coding and charge information by patient, including but not limited to ambulatory, hospital-based and surgery center procedures to ensure that claims are submitted to insurance payers in the most compliant and efficient manner possible.This is a REMOTE opportunity.Essential Job Functions:Assist with all coding processes and changesAnalyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements.Provides thorough, timely and accurate assignments of ICD and/or CPT4 codes, modifiers, MS-DRGs, APCs, POAs and reconciliation of charges.Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records.Performs initial charge review to determine appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes to be used to report physician services to third-party payersWorking knowledge of MedicareContact physicians regarding procedures and other services billed to ensure proper codingMonitors and follows up to ensure all services that can be billed are captured and coded for billingReviews all physician documentation to ensure compliance with third-party and regulatory guidelinesWorks in conjunction with team members to answer all inquiries regarding coding and billing for all client physicians' servicesCollaborates with client on-site staff as neededPerforms duties and job functions in accordance with established policies and proceduresPerforms other related duties as required and assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must have cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, or vascular specialty experienceCertified Professional Coder with a minimum of two years experience with CPT/ICD-10 coding of physician services preferred.Active CCC certification preferred, CPC or CCS certification is required if no cardiovascular certification.Advanced knowledge of ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines.Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid payers is requiredMulti-specialty experience preferredGood working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy requiredKnowledge of EPIC EHR system preferredHigh school diploma or GED completion is required, Associates Degree preferredStrong written and verbal communication skills and a high level of organizational skills requiredAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursementVision insuranceWork from homeSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayExperience:ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)Epic: 2 years (Preferred)Cardiovascular/cardiothoracic, specialty: 2 years (Preferred)