Medical Coder

United Vein & Vascular Centers•Tampa, FL

About The Position

United Vein & Vascular Centers (UVVC), a national provider of outpatient vein and vascular care with more than 60 clinics, is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder. The role supports medical necessity, accurate coding, and compliant billing through thorough review of clinical documentation and application of coding standards. The Medical Coder ensures medical records are complete, assigns appropriate codes, and follows coding and reimbursement guidelines while protecting the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA. The position involves collaborating with providers and management, reporting documentation or compliance concerns, and maintaining current knowledge of coding updates. The successful candidate will demonstrate UVVC’s Core Values—Understanding, Nurturing, Ingenuity, Trust, Excellence, and Diversity—and uphold its Standards of Conduct and the Standards of Ethical Coding.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
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 thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently while accepting direction and collaborate effectively with staff.
Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations.
Highly dependable, with reliable attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review charts for documentation required to establish medical necessity, including patient and record identification, signatures, dates, and supporting clinical reports relevant to 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, or unclear, or when code assignment is not straightforward.
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 give management feedback about documentation trends or recurring issues.
Demonstrate and promote UVVC’s Core Values: Understanding, Nurturing, Ingenuity, Trust, Excellence, and Diversity.
Uphold UVVC’s Standards of Conduct and protect PHI confidentiality and security in accordance with HIPAA.