United Vein & Vascular Centers is a national leader in outpatient vein and vascular care with 60+ clinics across multiple states. The organization is committed to clinical excellence, accurate documentation, and compliant revenue cycle practices that support exceptional patient outcomes.
This role is responsible for ensuring complete and accurate medical record documentation, proper code assignment, and compliance with coding and reimbursement guidelines. The Medical Coder will review clinical documentation, support medical necessity, and apply coding standards to help maintain compliant billing practices.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive chart reviews to confirm required documentation for medical necessity, including patient and record identification, signatures, dates, and supporting clinical reports
- Accurately analyze medical records to sequence and assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes
- Verify CPT/ICD linkage and review for NCCI edits to support compliant coding and billing
- Utilize software applications and information systems related to patient encounters and services
- Query physicians when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear
- Stay current with coding guidelines, reimbursement reporting requirements, and official coding updates
- Report documentation, coding, or compliance concerns to supervision or management
- Maintain knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical/procedural techniques relevant to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding
- Adhere to the Standards of Ethical Coding
- Participate in coding meetings and educational opportunities
- Collaborate with providers and provide feedback on documentation trends or recurring issues
- Maintain confidentiality and security of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare billing and abstract coding
- CPC-A preferred
- Strong understanding of CPT, ICD-10 codes, and medical terminology
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with staff
- Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations
- Familiarity with EMR systems; eClinicalWorks preferred
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) option
- Monday-Friday schedule focused on work/life balance
- Opportunity to support high-quality vascular care in a growing, patient-centered organization
Location
Tampa, Florida, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago