[Hiring] Senior Coder Surgical Cardiology @Banner Health

Role Description

We are looking for a motivated, experienced Profee Coder | Physician Practice Senior Coder with 5+ years of Cardiology Complex Coding experience (ideally Surgical Cardiology) to join our talented team. This position does require Certified Professional Coder (CPC) in active status (this position requires more than an apprentice CPC-A) with recent/consistent coding work history of 3 years or more.

This position performs a full range of complex professional coding in support of specialty or multi-specialty physician practices by evaluating medical records and validating that appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes are assigned in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines. Utilize coding knowledge and expertise to support department projects, validation edits, and revisions. Participates and leads in training and onboarding of new staff. Participates and leads coding round table discussions.

Qualifications

• 5 years recent experience in Surgical Cardiology Profee EM coding (clearly reflected in your attached resume)
• Specialty Cardiology coding experience preferred
• Must be currently certified through AAPC or Ahima
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to the two-year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate’s degree in a related health care field

Requirements

• Requires at least one of the following: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Requires five or more years of specialized, complex professional coding experience for clinical specialty areas
• Must demonstrate an elevated level of knowledge and understanding of ICD and CPT coding principles as recommended by the American Health Information Management Association coding competencies
• Requires the ability to work autonomously while maintaining a high level of accountability and quality performance outcomes
• Must demonstrate excellent critical thinking and organization skills
• Requires attention to detail
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote setting, utilizing common office programs, coding software, and abstracting systems

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position and available if you live in specific states only
• The hours are flexible with the ability to work your 8-hour shift between 4am-7pm (Monday-Friday)
• Estimated Pay Range: $26.40 - $44.00 / hour
• Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency

Company Description

Innovation and highly trained staff. Banner Health recently earned Great Place To Work® Certification™. This recognition reflects our investment in workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing, and fulfilment of our team members. Find out how we’re constantly improving to make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care.