Medical Coding Specialist - ASC Cardiology Coder

MedHQ, LLC • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Cardiology Coder is responsible for accurately reviewing, interpreting, and coding outpatient cardiology and cardiovascular procedures performed in an ASC setting. This role ensures that all documentation supports the codes assigned and complies with current federal, state, and payer-specific regulations. The Cardiology Coder plays a vital role in optimizing reimbursement, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the revenue cycle for the ASC’s cardiovascular services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred.
• Certification required: CPC (Certified Professional Coder), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based).
• Minimum of 2–3 years of outpatient coding experience, with at least 1 year focused on cardiology or cardiovascular procedures.
• Familiarity with ASC billing rules and payer guidelines for outpatient surgical centers.
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, terminology, and procedural techniques.
• Proficient in CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy rates.
• Ability to interpret complex operative and procedural reports.
• Excellent communication skills for physician interaction and documentation clarification.
• Proficient with EMR/EHR systems and coding software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification in cardiology coding (e.g., CCC – Certified Cardiology Coder, CIRCC-Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for outpatient cardiology procedures, including diagnostic tests, invasive procedures, and interventional cardiology cases performed in an ASC setting.
• Validate code selection against operative reports, procedure notes, diagnostic results, and physician documentation.
• Apply modifiers accurately to reflect the ASC environment and ensure correct billing.
• Ensure coding practices align with CMS guidelines, NCCI edits, payer-specific policies, and ASC billing rules.
• Identify and address documentation gaps by querying physicians for clarification when necessary.
• Participate in regular coding audits and implement corrective actions to maintain accuracy benchmarks (e.g., 95% or higher).
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to resolve coding-related issues.
• Provide feedback and education to clinical staff on documentation improvement for cardiology-specific services.
• Support the billing department with claims-related coding inquiries and appeals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines, cardiovascular procedures, and ASC-specific regulations.
• Participate in continuing education and attend training sessions as required to retain certification(s).

Benefits

• Employer sponsored Major Medical
• Employer sponsored Dental
• Employer sponsored Vision
• Accidental Death and Disability insurance
• Short term disability
• 4.5% 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees