Job Summary
Inpatient Coder to perform professional coding for cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization procedures, and heart and vascular surgical services. The role involves accurately reviewing and interpreting operative notes, pathology reports, and radiology documentation, assigning appropriate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes, and ensuring compliance with payer and regulatory guidelines. This position requires the ability to work independently while collaborating with assigned physicians.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform professional coding for cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization procedures, and heart and vascular surgical services.
- Review and interpret operative notes, pathology reports, and radiology documentation.
- Assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes as per payer and regulatory guidelines.
- Utilize EMR messaging (InBasket) for documentation clarification in EPIC.
- Maintain productivity and quality standards, including participating in monthly quality audits.
Qualifications
- Active certification - CCS or CPC (CCA or CPCA considered with strong surgical background).
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and surgical documentation interpretation.
- Experience coding from detailed operative reports.
- Preferred skills: experience with EPIC and using 3M software.
- Must be located in one of the following states: AZ, CT, FL, MA, ME, MD, MI, NJ, NH, NC, OH, PA, RI, TX, WI
Experience
- 2+ years of experience in cardiac surgery coding, cardiac Cath lab coding, and heart & vascular surgical coding.
Hours Per Week
40.0
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Medix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
