Job Title: Certified Medical Coder (Interventional Cardiology)
Location: Buffalo, NY
Hire Type: Temp – to – Hire
Pay Range: $23.00 – $27.00/hour
Work Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Remote
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am – 4:30pm
Recruiter Contact: Amy Dugenske | 716.256.1289 | adugenske@imaginegroup.com
Luisa Beato | 716.256.1289 | lbeato@imaginegroup.com
Karissa Lubberts | 716.256.1254 | klubberts@imaginegroup.com
Nature & Scope:
Positional Overview
The Imagine Group is recruiting for a Certified Medical Coder (Interventional Cardiology) on behalf of our client, a leading healthcare organization in Buffalo, New York. This provider delivers comprehensive medical services through a network of hospitals, specialty centers, and outpatient facilities. Dedicated to excellence in patient care, innovation, and community health, the organization offers employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for accurately reviewing and coding medical records for interventional cardiology procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable coding guidelines and documentation requirements. You will work closely with clinical and administrative teams to resolve coding discrepancies, maintain accurate billing information, and support timely reimbursement.
Role & Responsibility:
Tasks That Will Lead to Your Success:
- Review E/M, diagnostic and procedural documentation and assign correct CPT and diagnosis codes.
- Work with RCM team to identify patterns, trends and variations in coding and documentation practices.
- Prepare documentation summary/findings to support development of corrective action plans.
- Assist management team in the development of effective education programs for staff.
- Provide on-going guidance to RCM team on the correct use of modifiers.
- Assist RCM team with documentation required to appeal claims and overturn denials.
- Assess claims to ensure adherence with payer guidelines.
- Research and work collaboratively with clinic staff to capture all billing activities (e-bill management).
- This may require access to additional information systems (EMR or Data Warehouse).
- Respond to RCM team and vendors promptly to address information needed for claim resubmission and denial resolution.
- Assist in the development of protocols and workflows to ensure correct billing and maximum reimbursement.
- Maintain productivity and accuracy standards as determined by each division.
- Deliver exemplary customer service to provide a positive experience across the organization.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Skills & Experience
Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive
- Current CPC, CCS, RHIA or RHIT certification required, associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 1 year of interventional cardiology coding experience including procedures such as cardiac catheterizations and stent placements.
- 1-3 years of progressive coding experience.
- Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology required, Experience working in EMR system preferred.
- Ability to multi-task requires strong organizational skills.
- Strong customer service and communication skills with ability to utilize computer programs.