Coder II – Cardiology

Advocate Aurora Health

Coder II responsible for complex cardiology coding at Advocate Health. Ensures compliance with coding guidelines and provides support for medical coding operations.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $40 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently perform complex, specialty-specific professional fee coding (CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM) for physician services rendered in both office and hospital settings
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

An active coding certification issued by the American Academy of Coders (AAPC) OR American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); Dual certifications, preferred
Completion of an accredited medical coding or HIM program (or equivalent experience)
Foundational experience in facility coding (via education, externship, or applied work) covering basic outpatient and basic inpatient records for Entry-Level Roles
Minimum of 3-5 years of direct professional fee coding experience in a multi-specialty environment for Proficient Roles
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Paid Time Off programs
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

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Hard Skills & Tools

CPT codingHCPCS codingICD-10-CM codingfacility codingprofessional procedural codingmedical terminologyanatomypathophysiologyMS-DRGscoding accuracy

Soft Skills

guidancedocumentation clarificationproductivity standardsattention to detailindependence

Certifications

AAPC certificationAHIMA certification