MedHQ - formerly Trajectory Revenue Cycle Services
Medical Coding Specialist - ASC Cardiology Coder
MedHQ - formerly Trajectory Revenue Cycle Services, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232
Medical Coding Specialist - ASC Cardiology Coder
Company
MedHQ, LLC is a fast‑growing provider of consulting and technology‑enabled expert services for outpatient healthcare. With a 97% client retention rate spanning over 20 years, MedHQ serves Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), surgical hospitals, physician practices, and hospital outpatient facilities nationwide.
Position Summary The ASC Cardiology Coder accurately reviews, interprets, and codes outpatient cardiology and cardiovascular procedures performed in an ASC setting. The role optimizes reimbursement, maintains regulatory compliance, and supports the revenue cycle for the ASC’s cardiovascular services.
Key Responsibilities
Assign CPT, ICD‑10‑CM, and HCPCS codes for outpatient cardiology procedures, validate code selection against operative reports and physician documentation, and apply modifiers accurately.
Ensure coding practices align with CMS guidelines, NCCI edits, payer policies, ASC billing rules, and conduct documentation gap reviews.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to resolve coding issues, educate clinical staff on documentation improvement, and support the billing department with claims‑related coding queries and appeals.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of cardiovascular coding guidelines, participate in continuing education, and attend required training to retain certification(s).
Qualifications
Education & Certification
High school diploma required; Associate’s degree in Health Information Management preferred. CPC, COC, or CCS‑P certification required; specialty cardiology coding certification preferred.
Experience
2–3 years of outpatient coding experience, with at least 1 year focused on cardiology or cardiovascular procedures, familiarity with ASC billing rules and payer guidelines.
Skills & Competencies
Proficient in CPT, ICD‑10‑CM, and HCPCS coding systems; strong attention to detail; ability to interpret complex operative reports; excellent communication skills; proficient with EMR/EHR systems and coding software.
Benefits
Employer sponsored Major Medical
Employer sponsored Dental
Employer sponsored Vision
Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Short‑term disability
4.5% 401K matching
Flexible spending account
Generous paid time off
This is a remote position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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Position Summary The ASC Cardiology Coder accurately reviews, interprets, and codes outpatient cardiology and cardiovascular procedures performed in an ASC setting. The role optimizes reimbursement, maintains regulatory compliance, and supports the revenue cycle for the ASC’s cardiovascular services.
Key Responsibilities
Assign CPT, ICD‑10‑CM, and HCPCS codes for outpatient cardiology procedures, validate code selection against operative reports and physician documentation, and apply modifiers accurately.
Ensure coding practices align with CMS guidelines, NCCI edits, payer policies, ASC billing rules, and conduct documentation gap reviews.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to resolve coding issues, educate clinical staff on documentation improvement, and support the billing department with claims‑related coding queries and appeals.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of cardiovascular coding guidelines, participate in continuing education, and attend required training to retain certification(s).
Qualifications
Education & Certification
High school diploma required; Associate’s degree in Health Information Management preferred. CPC, COC, or CCS‑P certification required; specialty cardiology coding certification preferred.
Experience
2–3 years of outpatient coding experience, with at least 1 year focused on cardiology or cardiovascular procedures, familiarity with ASC billing rules and payer guidelines.
Skills & Competencies
Proficient in CPT, ICD‑10‑CM, and HCPCS coding systems; strong attention to detail; ability to interpret complex operative reports; excellent communication skills; proficient with EMR/EHR systems and coding software.
Benefits
Employer sponsored Major Medical
Employer sponsored Dental
Employer sponsored Vision
Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Short‑term disability
4.5% 401K matching
Flexible spending account
Generous paid time off
This is a remote position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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