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CardioOne•Denver, CO

4d•$66,000 - $82,000•Remote

About The Position

CardioOne is seeking an experienced Coding & Charge Entry Manager to lead and oversee all coding and charge capture operations across our cardiology-focused practice partners. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely coding and charge entry within athenaOne, driving clean claim rates, minimizing revenue leakage, and developing a high-performing team aligned with CardioOne's revenue cycle standards.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in medical coding and/or charge entry, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role
Cardiology or cardiovascular specialty coding experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with cardiac imaging, interventional procedures, and cardiovascular surgery
Active coding certification required — CPC, CCS, or equivalent through AAPC
Proficiency with athenaOne (athenaHealth) is required, including working knowledge of charge entry workflows
Strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and modifier usage in a cardiology context
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present coding performance data to revenue cycle and clinical leadership
Ability to manage operations across multiple simultaneous practice environments in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization

Nice To Haves

Experience with cardiology-specific services — including cardiac CT/CTA, PET MPI, echocardiography, nuclear medicine, cardiac monitoring (MCT/MCOT, Holter, ILR), and interventional cardiovascular procedures — is a significant advantage
Familiarity with J-codes and drug/infusion billing as it relates to cardiology practice is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee all professional fee coding across assigned cardiology practice partners, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with payer and regulatory requirements
Monitor coding quality through regular audits, identify trends in errors or denials rooted in coding, and implement corrective action plans
Ensure adherence to official coding guidelines (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS) and cardiology-specific coding standards across the team
Stay current on CMS updates, payer policy changes, and cardiology coding developments and communicate changes to staff in a timely manner
Oversee timely and accurate charge entry within athenaOne, ensuring charges are posted in accordance with CardioOne's charge lag standards
Monitor charge capture workflows across multiple practice environments, identifying gaps between services rendered and charges submitted
Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to resolve missing, incomplete, or unclear documentation that impacts charge capture
Ensure CPT, ICD-10, and modifier usage is appropriate and consistent across all assigned locations and providers
Conduct regular vendor performance reviews against defined benchmarks and escalate gaps to leadership
Ensure vendors have timely access to clinical documentation, payer requirements, CPT codes, and practice-specific routing information needed to execute charges effectively
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of coders and charge entry specialists, providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management
Set clear performance expectations and monitor KPIs including coding accuracy rates, charge lag, denial rates attributable to coding, and productivity
Conduct regular one-on-ones, team meetings, and coder education sessions to maintain high standards and keep staff current on coding changes
Identify staffing needs, participate in hiring decisions, and lead onboarding and training for new team members