[Hiring] Profee Cardiology Medical Coder @IKS Health Career

Role Description

IKS Health company is seeking to hire a Profee Cardiology medical coder. As an experienced coder, you will be responsible for providing coding and abstracting services for clients on outpatient, physician, or emergency room medical records using ICD-10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding systems. You will use established coding principles, software, and your knowledge and experience to assign diagnostic and procedural codes after a thorough review of the medical record. As a coding leader, you will participate in industry forums as well as support coding education within the team.

• Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's healthcare encounter.
• Abstract appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.
• Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.
• May act as a mentor to training coders and/or new hires by providing education and training.
• Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Maintains effective and professional communication skills.
• Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability, and mutual respect.

Qualifications

• CPC, required.
• Epic/3M 360
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of professional fee cardiac coding experience.
• Must be able to code Clinic E&M and CPTs.
• Must also know how to code Echocardiograms, Remote Monitoring, and EKGs. (BONUS if you have also coded Observation and IP charts).
• Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, and federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.
• Must pass a coding proficiency test.

Requirements

• CPC, required.
• Epic/3M 360
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional fee cardiac coding experience.
• Ability to code Clinic E&M and CPTs.
• Knowledge of coding for Echocardiograms, Remote Monitoring, and EKGs.
• Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding principles and guidelines.
• Must pass a coding proficiency test.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $26/hr - $28/hr.
• Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• IKS Health offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees).