Coder - Cardiology

CU Medicine•AURORA, CO

4d•Remote

About The Position

University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine) is seeking a highly motivated Coder focused on Diagnostic Cardiology to join its Coding Services team. The position may be performed 100% remotely, and out-of-state candidates will be considered. The Coder works under direct supervision on coding, medical documentation review, and charge capture for professional services in accordance with CMS guidelines. The role verifies and validates data for accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding for statistical reporting and reimbursement, and prepares charge-capture documents for claim submission. The Coder also performs assignments under the direction of the Coding Services Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
AAPC and/or AHIMA certification required within one year of hire if not already certified; CPC-A certification is acceptable.
Prior clinical background and/or medical coding education required for entry-level coding.
Basic knowledge of coding principles, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of claim-system edits and modifier assignment.

Responsibilities

Review provider documentation to validate complete and accurate procedural and diagnosis coding, including checking clinic schedules to verify date of service, provider name and CU Medicine billing number, and referring-provider information.
Review medical documentation to verify procedures and prioritize and assign necessary ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and/or HCPCS codes, including applicable modifiers.
Process charges within 24–48 hours of clinic completion and in accordance with CMS, state, and local regulations.
Maintain an accuracy rate of at least 95% for charges processed while meeting applicable Coding Services production standards.
Reconcile all charges processed in the GE billing system.