Interventional Radiology medical Coder (ProFee and Facility)

CorroHealth•TX-Remote, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Interventional Radiology Medical Coder provides CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding across at least one to four specialties, including professional fee and facility coding for inpatient and outpatient charts. The role requires independent coding work from home and experience with interventional radiology. Coders assign codes for simple and complex procedures, calculate professional fee and/or facility E/M levels using a company-created algorithm, and recognize critical care cases based on patient acuity. The position also involves coding surgical procedures typical of an emergency room setting when appropriate, applying diagnosis codes to the highest available level of specificity, interpreting coding guidelines, and understanding how documentation affects code assignment and reimbursement. Team members must follow ethical coding standards, company policies, privacy and security requirements, and participate in company training. Coders must maintain an AAPC or AHIMA credential and meet required productivity, accuracy, and quality standards.

Requirements

Must be certified through AAPC (CPC or COC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P).
At least one year of on-the-job experience.
Experience with interventional radiology.
Working knowledge of and experience with systems such as EMR and billing systems.
Must have a phone, reliable internet connection, and current coding materials, including CPT and ICD-10-CM references.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook, including basic spreadsheet operations and formulas, email management, and scheduling and attending meetings.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in writing.
Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Provide CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding services across a minimum of one to four specialties.
Code professional fee and facility inpatient and outpatient charts.
Work independently from home using established coding skills.
Provide coding services to support clients.
Calculate professional fee and/or facility E/M levels using a company-created algorithm.
Assign appropriate codes for simple and complex inpatient and outpatient interventional radiology charts.
Recognize critical care cases based on patient acuity.
Code surgical procedures typical of an emergency room setting to capture additional revenue when appropriate.
Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity available.
Accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS.
Interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment.
Identify the importance of documentation to code assignment and its reimbursement impact.
Follow AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding, the Company's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, the Ethics and Compliance Program, and internal policies and procedures.
Participate in company-provided training and education.
Maintain at least one AAPC or AHIMA credential.
Comply with privacy and security rules and protect confidential company information, including Personal Health Information.
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Maintain ongoing productivity and accuracy of at least 95%, and a quality score of at least 95%.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.