Position Summary
Join Banner Health as a Certified Medical Coder – Complex Coder and bring your Cardiology expertise to a dynamic, collaborative, and remote team environment. You’ll be responsible for accurately coding complex professional services (including E&M and surgical cardiology), ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting billing integrity across a nationally respected healthcare system.
This is a remote position with team support, career growth opportunities, and flexible scheduling. Ideal candidates will be CPC-certified with 3+ years of recent coding experience and a passion for accuracy and compliance.
Core Responsibilities
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Accurately code diagnoses and procedures (ICD, CPT) for surgical and complex cardiology services in line with national coding and reimbursement guidelines.
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Perform clinical and surgical abstraction from medical records, ensuring all required documentation is present and complete.
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Address claim edits and ensure clean claims are submitted by resolving issues in a timely manner.
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Abstract essential data (discharge disposition, dates, provider info) into electronic records.
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Maintain current knowledge of payer-specific billing requirements and regulatory compliance.
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Perform charge audits and contribute to updating Charge Master files.
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Identify system or billing trends that may impact reimbursement.
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Support the coding team and leadership with validation edits and revision analysis.
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Collaborate with providers to clarify documentation discrepancies or missing details.
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Generate and contribute to reports on coding accuracy and productivity.
Minimum Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED (required)
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Completion of a formal coding training program or associate degree in a health-related field
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Active credential: CPC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, or RHIT
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Minimum 3 years of professional coding experience in Cardiology (Surgical preferred)
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Familiarity with national reimbursement standards (Medicare/Medicaid, CMS, OIG)
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Proficiency in coding software, abstracting systems, and remote work technology
Preferred Qualifications
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Specialty certification (e.g., Radiology Certified Coder – RCC if relevant)
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Prior experience in a large, multi-system physician practice
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Additional education or certifications related to coding or compliance
Why Join Banner Health?
Great Place To Work® Certified
Remote Work with Equipment Provided
Career Growth & Internal Advancement
Collaborative, Supportive Culture
Continuing Education & Training Resources
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