Vascular Surgery Coder
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Vascular Surgery Coder responsible for accurately coding complex diagnostic and interventional records remotely. Requires expertise in vascular anatomy and coding guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately abstract and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for open, endovascular, and diagnostic vascular procedures
- Correctly navigate and code complex interventional radiology and vascular surgical selectively catheterized vessels, ensuring appropriate component coding for catheter placements, imaging, and interventions
- Thoroughly review operative reports, physician notes, and diagnostic test results to ensure documentation supports the clinical severity and services rendered
- Initiate precise, compliant queries to vascular surgeons when documentation is ambiguous, incomplete, or conflicting
- Analyze, appeal, and resolve coding-related claim denials and rejections specific to vascular surgery
- Stay strictly updated on NCCI (National Correct Coding Initiative) edits, LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations), and NCDs (National Coverage Determinations) to ensure absolute compliance with federal and private payer regulations
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or a related field preferred)
- Active Coding Certification: Must hold at least one of the following credentials from AAPC or AHIMA: CIRCC (Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder) — Highly Preferred CCC (Certified Cardiology Coder) CPC (Certified Professional Coder) CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
- Exceptional analytical skills with an eye for detail in complex operative reports
- Strong communication skills for professional, collaborative dialogue with surgical staff
- Ability to work independently and maintain high productivity and accuracy standards (e.g., 95% or higher accuracy rate)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
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