Senior Medical Coder - Cardiology

Senior Medical Coder – Cardiology Location: Remote (must reside in Texas or Georgia) Compensation & Schedule • $35/hour (Non-Certified) • $39/hour (Certified) • Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour meal break) • W2, Temp-to-Hire • Start Date: November 24, 2025 ROLE IMPACT Join a remote clinical coding team supporting accurate reimbursement and compliance for cardiology and multi-specialty services. This role ensures precise coding for both inpatient and outpatient E/M and surgical encounters, directly influencing revenue integrity and claim success rates. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Code inpatient/outpatient services using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and modifiers • Review clinical documentation for completeness and accuracy • Investigate and resolve charge errors and work queue assignments • Communicate with providers to clarify missing/incomplete documentation • Research and resolve coding-related denials and appeals • Maintain a minimum 95% coding accuracy rate and meet productivity benchmarks • Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer rules • Collaborate with HIM and documentation teams on quality improvements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • 5+ years multi-specialty physician procedural coding experience • 1+ year experience in billing, denials, or revenue cycle support • Certification required: CPC, CCS, or CCA • Completion of AAPC or AHIMA-approved coding program • Must reside in either Texas or Georgia CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS • EPIC • Meditech • Excel • Word • PowerPoint PREFERRED SKILLS • Experience with payer compliance rules (LCDs, NCDs) • Prior work in claim denial resolution and revenue cycle support • Strong analytical, research, and communication skills PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS • Background check • Drug screen • In-person interview • Clerical testing By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from CornerStone and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at: #IRVING123 Company DescriptionCornerStone Staffing has been servicing the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex since 1991. We are committed to supporting our community through our core values of compassion, integrity, self discipline, and faith. CornerStone currently has 11 offices across the Metroplex to serve your needs. If you are a job seeker looking for short-term supplemental income or a full-time position that will launch a new career, we can assist you in finding the right opportunity! Apply tot his job