Senior Specialty Coder – Cardiology
Location:Irving, TX | Onsite
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
• $35.75/hour – Non-Cardiology Certified Coder
• $42.18/hour – Cardiology Specialty Certified Coder
• Full Time | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Temp to Perm (W2)
• Start Date: May 25
ROLE IMPACT
Selected by coding leadership to support high-dollar and specialty account types, this role ensures accurate and compliant assignment of ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases), ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System), and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes for inpatient and outpatient services. Success in this role directly supports accurate reimbursement, reduces claim denials, and maintains a coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher. The Senior Specialty Coder partners with clinical and revenue cycle teams to ensure complete, compliant documentation and optimized revenue integrity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) codes for inpatient and/or outpatient encounters
• Maintain 95% or higher coding accuracy and meet productivity benchmarks
• Abstract clinical data and enter coded information into EMR systems (Electronic Medical Records)
• Collaborate with HIM (Health Information Management), Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) specialists, and revenue cycle teams to resolve documentation gaps and denials
• Communicate with providers regarding incomplete or unclear documentation and assist with appeals and coding-related audits
PREFERRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
• CPC (AAPC), CCS (AHIMA), or CCA (AHIMA) – active and verifiable
• Completion of an AAPC or AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 2 years of multi-specialty physician coding experience in cardiology
• Minimum 1 year of experience with billing, denials, appeals, or revenue cycle operations
• EMR systems including EPIC and Meditech
• Must have a laptop and dual monitors for remote work
• Good job stability (minimum of 1 year at previous roles)
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills with proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
LEGAL NOTICE
This position requires successful completion of an in-person interview, criminal background check, education and employment verification, drug screen, and clerical testing prior to hire.
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