Coder II - Cardiology

• Cardiology

• Monday - Friday 1st shift 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST (with some flexibility on the start time)  40 hours a week.

• An active coding certification issued by the American Academy of Coders (AAPC) OR

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); 

• Dual certifications, preferred

Advocate Health may approve those who wish to work out of the following registered states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY

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• • Independently perform complex, specialty-specific professional fee coding (CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM) for physician services rendered in both office and hospital settings, ensuring expert application of modifiers and E/M guidelines, or;  

  • Perform entry-level facility coding for simple outpatient encounters (e.g., diagnostic imaging, labs) and basic inpatient services (e.g., uncomplicated admissions, short stays) using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, where applicable 

  • Ensure all coding adheres strictly to official guidelines (e.g., provided by AAPC or AHIMA), federal regulations (CMS), and organizational compliance standards 

  • Identify the need for formal clinical queries for documentation clarification when necessary for professional or facility records 

  • Maintain high accuracy and productivity standards appropriate to the complexity of the assigned workload 

  • May provide informal guidance to new coding staff on professional coding nuances 

  ​Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

  • An active coding certification issued by the American Academy of Coders (AAPC) OR American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Dual certifications, preferred

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required 

• Completion of an accredited medical coding or HIM program (or equivalent experience) 

​For Entry-Level Roles (Basic Inpatient/Simple Outpatient) 

• Foundational experience in facility coding (via education, externship, or applied work) covering basic outpatient and basic inpatient records. 

• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems is a plus  

For Proficient Roles (Complex Professional Coding) 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct professional fee coding experience in a multi-specialty environment is required 

• Experience with professional procedural coding (e.g., surgical, interventional procedures) is preferred 

• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems is required 

• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology 

• Advanced proficiency in CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems 

• Basic understanding of facility payment methodologies (MS-DRGs) as they apply to simple encounters 

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to context-switch between different coding guidelines 

• Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 

• ​Exposed to normal office environment in a remote work setting 

• Job may require occasional travel for training or meetings, therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards 

• May need to be able to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally (e.g., equipment) 

• Sits the majority of the workday, but also may lift, reach, and bend throughout the day 

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job 

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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.