Remote Cardiology Coder

Description

Remote Cardiology Coder Job Description

๐ŸŒŸ Position Overview

Are you passionate about precision and eager to make a difference in healthcare from home? We're looking for a Remote Cardiology Coder to join our growing team of medical coding professionals. This role empowers experienced coding specialists to apply their cardiovascular expertise in a fully remote, flexible environment while contributing to quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate directly with clinical teams to review documentation and accurately assign diagnostic and procedural codes for cardiology services. With a strong foundation in cardiovascular coding standards, you will help drive billing integrity and support overall revenue cycle performance. If you're seeking a meaningful, skill-focused career in medical coding, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

๐Ÿง  Key Responsibilities

๐Ÿฉบ Clinical Documentation & Code Assignment

  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Evaluate medical documentation for completeness and accuracy specific to cardiovascular care
  • ๐Ÿ’™ Apply precise ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II classifications to cardiology procedures
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Interpret EKGs, cardiac catheterizations, stress tests, and other heart-related reports
  • ๐Ÿฉน Ensure medical necessity is established through physician documentation

๐Ÿงพ Compliance & Quality Standards

  • โœ… Stay updated with CMS guidelines and payer-specific coding requirements
  • ๐Ÿ” Conduct internal audits and quality checks to identify potential discrepancies
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect sensitive patient health information
  • ๐Ÿ“‘ Collaborate with compliance officers to improve documentation standards

๐Ÿ“Š Revenue Cycle Management

  • ๐Ÿ’ณ Contribute to clean claim submission and reduce denial rates
  • ๐Ÿ” Support reconciliation efforts by verifying accurate charges and services
  • ๐Ÿ“‰ Assist in identifying coding trends that impact reimbursement
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Partner with billing teams to ensure prompt and precise claims processing

๐Ÿ’ป Tools & Technology

  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Use cloud-based coding platforms and EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth
  • ๐Ÿงพ Leverage coding support tools like 3M, EncoderPro, or Codify for reference
  • ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Manage tasks via secure remote access and workflow tools (Teams, Slack, Trello)
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Work in digital environments that ensure confidentiality and data security

๐ŸŽ“ Required Qualifications

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Completion of secondary education (preferably with an associate's or bachelor's degree)
  • ๐Ÿ“œ Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Cardiology Coder (CCC), or CCS-P required
  • ๐Ÿง  2+ years of professional experience coding cardiovascular procedures
  • ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ Proven understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology in cardiology
  • ๐Ÿงฉ Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Excellent communication skills to interact with clinical and admin teams

๐Ÿ’ผ Preferred Skills & Attributes

  • ๐Ÿงญ Prior experience working in a remote coding environment
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Familiarity with risk adjustment models and HCC coding (a plus)
  • ๐Ÿง˜ Self-motivated with a high degree of accountability
  • ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ Detail-oriented with commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
  • ๐Ÿš€ Desire to grow in a fast-paced, technology-driven healthcare setting

๐Ÿก Remote Work Environment

  • ๐Ÿ  Work-from-home flexibility with structured workflows and real-time team support
  • ๐ŸŒ Access to secure portals and communication platforms for efficient coordination
  • ๐Ÿ•’ Choose your working hours within a defined daily structure for optimal focus and balance
  • ๐Ÿค Participate in virtual team meetings, coding huddles, and continued education sessions

๐Ÿš€ Growth & Advancement Opportunities

  • ๐ŸŒฑ Access professional development resources and continuing education credits (CEUs)
  • ๐Ÿชœ Potential for promotion to coding auditor, team lead, or educator roles
  • ๐Ÿงญ Learn new sub-specialties in cardiovascular coding, such as electrophysiology or interventional cardiology
  • ๐Ÿง  Stay at the forefront of evolving medical coding regulations and payer policies

๐Ÿ’ฐ Compensation & Benefits

  • ๐Ÿ’ต Competitive annual salary of $52,129
  • ๐ŸŒ Fully remote work setup
  • ๐Ÿฉบ Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage options
  • ๐Ÿง˜ Wellness benefits and paid time off for work-life balance
  • ๐Ÿ“š Training reimbursement and certification renewal support

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Why This Role Matters

  • โค๏ธ Your accuracy supports high-quality patient outcomes and efficient treatments
  • ๐Ÿ’ก You drive operational excellence in cardiovascular care delivery
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Your expertise ensures financial sustainability for healthcare organizations
  • ๐Ÿ“ข You help providers improve documentation, reducing audit risk and optimizing revenue

๐ŸŽฏ Take the Next Step

Is this the moment to advance your professional journey in coding in a mission-driven role that combines flexibility, impact, and long-term professional growth?

๐ŸŽ“ If you're a certified cardiology coding expert passionate about accuracy, apply now to make your mark from anywhere in the world.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Take the next step in your career today!