Professional Medical Coder - Vascular Surgery
Guidehouse is seeking a Remote Professional Medical Coder - Vascular Surgery to join its dynamic health information team. This role involves coding complex trauma and vascular surgical cases accurately and efficiently in compliance with ICD-10, CPT, and CMS/MAC regulations. The coder will review clinical documentation, ensure accurate condition and procedure coding, and maintain quality standards above 95% accuracy while meeting productivity goals. Working under the direction of the coding manager, this position also involves reviewing payer denials, resolving coding discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA and internal policies. As a 100% remote position, the ideal candidate is detail-oriented, credentialed (CPC required), and experienced in both inpatient and outpatient surgical coding for physician claims. This is a key opportunity for a self-motivated professional to support healthcare excellence from anywhere in the U.S.
Application accepted until position is filled
Requirements
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. 3+ years of Vascular Surgery coding experience (inpatient and outpatient).
3. CPC certification from AAPC (required).
4. Experience coding trauma surgery and E/M services.
5. Familiarity with multiple EMR systems and physician claim coding.
6. Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
7. Strong knowledge of federal and state coding regulations.
8. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
9. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
10. Must maintain professional credentials throughout employment.
Benefits
1. Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
2. Paid sick time and company holidays.
3. Parental leave and 401(k) retirement plan.
4. Life and supplemental life insurance options.
5. Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
6. Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
7. Tuition reimbursement and learning/development opportunities.
8. Employee referral program and corporate-sponsored events.
9. Emergency backup childcare program.
10. Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive bonuses.
Responsibilities
1. Perform accurate surgical coding for general and trauma surgery charts.
2. Apply correct ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes per official guidelines.
3. Maintain a minimum of 95% accuracy and meet turnaround standards.
4. Review and resolve coding-related denials following payer guidelines.
5. Communicate documentation needs to providers for coding completeness.
6. Ensure compliance with facility coding and HIPAA workstation policies.
7. Collaborate with quality control staff to meet coding quality metrics.
8. Respond to physician or facility inquiries within 8 hours.
9. Process coding queues and rebills daily to ensure timely billing.
10. Report system downtime and communicate issues promptly to management.
The application process will continue on the employer's website.