Coder Professional Cardiology Surgical Services

Reviews electronic medical record documentation and applies ICD and CPT codes according to Official Coding Guidelines, with a focus on professional major surgical services.

This role abstracts key data elements needed for billing and data analysis.

What You Can Expect

• Accurately reviews and codes patient records for hospitalist rounds and office visits, including repetitive or non-invasive procedures.
• Reviews medical record content to determine appropriate assignment of ICD diagnosis codes, CPT procedure codes, modifiers, hierarchical condition categories, complications, and comorbidities.
• Evaluates diagnosis and procedure coding against Outpatient Code Editor and National Correct Coding Initiative edits.
• Maintains coding accuracy and productivity standards.
• Stays current with coding and industry changes through ongoing education.
• Follows the Standards of Ethical Coding and official coding guidelines.