Medical Coder

United Vein & Vascular Centers is a life-changing healthcare innovator that is rapidly expanding access to state-of-the-art, minimally invasive vein and vascular care as we grow our footprint across the country. The unparalleled outcomes we achieve are made possible by dynamic team members like YOU working alongside our exceptional team of skilled physicians and passionate staff.  Join us on our journey to transform lives as we raise the bar for patient service and outcomes! Explore exciting career opportunities with United Vein & Vascular Centers and unlock your potential!

We offer a supportive culture that is driven by deep commitment to the success of our patients and our teams. We invest in YOU and are dedicated to creating individualized opportunities for career advancement. In addition, we invest in our employees by offering:

• Competitive compensation package
• Outstanding work life balance
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401K plan match
• Life insurance (100% company paid)
• PTO and paid holidays
• We invest substantial energy and resources in building a highly-engaged culture where your voice is heard, you are connected to a community of professionals who share your values, and you can thrive.

The Medical Coder is responsible for coding progress notes provided by physician and ensuring that all required documentation is present in the chart for medical necessity purposes. The Medical Coder will check CPT ICD linkage as well as NCCI edits.

**This is an onsite role**

• Perform comprehensive review for the record to assure presence of information such as: patient and record identification, signatures and dates, and other necessary data in the presence of all reports which appear to be indicated by the nature of the treatment rendered.
• Perform accurate analysis of medical records to obtain necessary information for the appropriate sequencing and assignment of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Utilize software applications and information systems to perform tasks related to patient encounters and/or services.
• Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
• Take initiative to report identified concerns or compliance issues to supervisor or department manager for resolution.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes and surgical techniques to effectively apply ICD-10-CM and CPT® codes.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Attends and actively participates in coding meetings and related educational opportunities.
• Collaborate with providers in assigned areas and provide feedback to management regarding documentation issues or reoccurring errors.
• Demonstrate and promote a work culture committed to UVVC’s Core Values: Understanding, Nurturing, Ingenuity, Trust, Excellence, and Diversity.
• Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with UVVC’s Standards of Conduct as outlined in our Employee Handbook.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with UVVC policies, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other applicable laws and regulations. PHI is a top priority of our organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

• HS Diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in healthcare billing and abstract coding.
• CPC-A preferred.
• Understanding of CPT, ICD-10 codes, and medical terminology
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must possess a high attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administration and staff.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations.
• Familiarity with EMR systems, eClinicalWorks preferred.