Medical Coder

United Vein & Vascular Centers • Tampa, FL

11h

About The Position

United Vein & Vascular Centers (UVVC), a national provider of outpatient vein and vascular care, is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder. The role supports medical necessity, accurate coding, and compliant billing by reviewing clinical documentation, assigning codes, and ensuring adherence to coding and reimbursement guidelines. The Medical Coder collaborates with providers and management to address documentation trends and concerns, maintains patient information confidentiality, and supports the organization’s patient-centered approach to vascular care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in healthcare billing and abstract coding.
• Solid understanding of CPT, ICD-10 codes, and medical terminology.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while accepting direction and collaborating effectively with staff.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations.
• Highly dependable, with reliable attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• CPC-A certification.
• Familiarity with EMR systems; eClinicalWorks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review charts to verify that required medical-necessity documentation is present, including patient and record identification, signatures, dates, and clinical reports supporting the treatment rendered.
• Analyze medical records and sequence and assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Verify CPT/ICD linkage and review NCCI edits to support compliant coding and billing.
• Use software applications and information systems related to patient encounters and services.
• Query physicians when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, unclear, or does not support straightforward code assignment.
• Stay current with coding guidelines, reimbursement reporting requirements, and official coding updates.
• Report documentation, coding, or compliance concerns to a supervisor or department manager.
• Maintain working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and relevant surgical and procedural techniques.
• Adhere to the Standards of Ethical Coding.
• Attend and participate in coding meetings and educational opportunities.
• Collaborate with providers in assigned areas and provide management with feedback on documentation trends and recurring issues.
• Demonstrate and promote UVVC’s Core Values: Understanding, Nurturing, Ingenuity, Trust, Excellence, and Diversity.
• Uphold UVVC’s Standards of Conduct and protect the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information in accordance with HIPAA.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) option.
• Monday–Friday schedule focused on work/life balance.
• Opportunity to support high-quality vascular care in a growing, patient-centered organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED