Medical Coder
About the role
United Vein & Vascular Centers is a national leader in outpatient vein and vascular care with 60+ clinics across multiple states. We deliver high-quality, minimally invasive care and are committed to clinical excellence, accurate documentation, and compliant revenue cycle practices that support exceptional patient outcomes. We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder to ensure complete and accurate medical record documentation, proper code assignment, and compliance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.
What You’ll Do
You will play a critical role in supporting medical necessity, accurate coding, and compliant billing by thoroughly reviewing clinical documentation and applying coding standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform comprehensive chart reviews to confirm the presence of all required documentation for medical necessity, including patient and record identification, signatures, dates, and supporting clinical reports indicated by the treatment rendered
• Accurately analyze medical records to sequence and assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes
• Verify CPT/ICD linkage and review for NCCI edits to support compliant coding and billing
• Utilize software applications and information systems related to patient encounters and services
• Query physicians when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear, or when code assignment is not straightforward
• Stay current with coding guidelines, reimbursement reporting requirements, and official coding updates
• Proactively report identified documentation, coding, or compliance concerns to your supervisor or department manager
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical/procedural techniques relevant to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding
• Adhere to the Standards of Ethical Coding
• Attend and actively participate in coding meetings and educational opportunities
• Collaborate with providers in assigned areas and provide feedback to management on documentation trends or recurring issues
• Demonstrate and promote UVVC’s Core Values: Understanding, Nurturing, Ingenuity, Trust, Excellence, and Diversity
• Uphold UVVC’s Standards of Conduct and maintain the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA
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What We’re Looking For
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare billing and abstract coding
• CPC-A preferred
• Solid understanding of CPT, ICD-10 codes, and medical terminology
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while accepting direction, and to collaborate effectively with staff
• Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations
• Familiarity with EMR systems (eClinicalWorks preferred)
• Highly dependable with reliable attendance and punctuality
Why Join UVVC?
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) option
• Monday–Friday schedule focused on work/life balance
• Opportunity to support high-quality vascular care in a growing, patient-centered organization
About us:
UVVC, is a leading provider of comprehensive vein and vascular care with over 60 clinics across Arizona, Illinois, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and expanding. Our mission is to revolutionize vascular care by delivering an all-inclusive clinic experience that addresses every aspect of lower extremity vein, vascular, and wound conditions.
United Vein & Vascular Centers (UVVC) is distinguished by its innovative approach to diagnosing and treating a variety of vascular conditions that affect the pelvis and lower extremities. With a team of committed specialists, cutting-edge medical technology, and a patient-centric approach that emphasizes minimally invasive procedures, UVVC ensures superior care and optimal outcomes for it’s patients.