<p><span><span>R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health </span><span>systems</span><span> and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep </span><span>expertise</span><span> of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p><p>Our <b>Cardiology Coder</b> will be responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate (i.e., to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and CPT-4 codes for billing, review and correct billing edits, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance). Under the direction of the Coding Leadership Team, the successful candidate must be able to accurately code conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. </p><p><br><b>Here is what you can expect as our Cardiology Coder II: </b></p><ul><li>Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatments and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for professional service encounters to determine the highest level of specificity ICD-10 codes, CPT codes, HCPCS codes, and modifiers. </li><li>Reviews physician assigned diagnosis code after thorough review of the medical record and, if necessary, queries physician for additional clarity in a professional manner. </li><li>Able to accurately abstract information from the medial records into the abstract system, according to established guidelines. </li><li>Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) adheres to official coding guidelines </li><li>Enters and validates codes, charges and other edits flagged in Athena or EPIC for review. </li><li>Review documentation (and returned accounts) to verify and correct place of service, billing and service providers, or other missing data elements (ie: NDC #, or number of units) </li><li>Uses CCI edit software to check bundling issues, modifier appropriateness, and LCD’s/NCD’s for medical necessity. </li><li>Communication with other departments to recommend coding guidance for charge corrections, appeals processes, and patient billing concerns. </li><li>Meet and/or exceeds the established coding productivity standards </li><li>Meet and/or exceeds the established quality standard of 95% accuracy while meeting and/or exceeding productivity standards </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Qualifications: </span></b></p><ul><li>Required CCS-P, CPC </li><li>Two (2) years experience in Cardiology coding</li><li>Two (2) years experience in E/M</li><li>Familiarity with Professional Billing</li><li>Experience in coding <span>thoracic</span><span>, vascular, IR, obstruction, critical care, </span><span>pulmonary and electrophysiology </span></li><li>Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in professional services (95% accuracy). </li><li>Extensive knowledge of official coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA) (ie:  Documentation Guidelines ’95 & ’97) </li><li>Extensive knowledge of government, and commercial payer guidelines. </li><li>Must be able to use standard office equipment and information systems. </li><li>Ability to interact with other employees through effective communication. </li><li>Ability to prioritize and shift workloads to ensure departmental goals align with revenue cycle goals  </li></ul>For this US-based position, the base pay range is $18.23 - $27.14 per hour . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.<p></p><p>The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.</p><p><br>Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a <a href="http://go.r1rcm.com/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">competitive benefits package.</a></p><p></p><p>R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices , including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.</p><p>If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance.</p><p></p><p><span>CA PRIVACY NOTICE: California resident job applicants can learn more about their privacy rights </span><a href="https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/4941928/California%20Consent%20Notice.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">California Consent </a></p><p></p><p>To learn more, visit: <a href="https://R1RCM.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">R1RCM.com</a></p><p></p><p>Visit us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/R1RCM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p><p></p><p>#coding #cardiologycoding #remote</p>