Senior Coder

Metro Vein Centers•West Bloomfield, MI

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Metro Vein Centers is a rapidly growing healthcare practice specializing in state-of-the-art vein treatments. Our board-certified physicians and expert staff are on a mission to improve people’s quality of life by relieving the painful, yet highly treatable symptoms of vein disease—such as varicose veins and heavy, aching legs. With over 60 clinics across 7 states, and still growing, we’re building the future of vein care—delivering compassionate, results-driven care in a modern, patient-first environment. We proudly maintain a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 93, the highest patient satisfaction in the industry. In this position, you’ll serve as a key resource for the coding team. You’ll help guide coders by answering questions, offering coaching, and mentoring where needed. You’ll also perform regular audits to make sure coding is accurate and compliant, and provide support with claims processing when issues come up. In addition, this position will work closely with the Coding Supervisor to help keep daily operations running smoothly.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and healthcare CMS/payer specific documentation requirements
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in coding and documentation
Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to efficiently navigate Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Ability to work independently, unsupervised, and manage time appropriately
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or equivalent certification required
Minimum of four years of medical coding experience (multi-specialty or vascular coding preferred)
Successfully complete and pass a coding assessment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with GE Centricity/Athena EMR preferred

Responsibilities

Review patient records and accurately assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for diagnoses, procedures, and treatments
Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify information and ensure complete and accurate documentation for coding
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding standards, medical terminology, relevant regulatory requirements, and internal MVC policies
Responsible for reviewing and updating MVC code set with off-cycle and annual ICD10/HCPCS/CPT updates
Serve as the subject matter expert for coding team by answering any coding-related questions and providing guidance on complex coding scenarios, ensuring adherence to current coding guidelines and regulations (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS)
Assist with new hire training and provide on-going education and support for coders to help them enhance their coding skills, improve accuracy, and stay current with coding changes
Regularly audit the work of coding team members to ensure the accuracy and completeness of assigned codes, verifying proper documentation and compliance with payer requirements, and identify areas of improvement with providing actionable feedback
Ensure all coding processes align with regulatory standards, including HIPAA, payer requirements, and company policies
Contact payers as needed to resolve coding-related rejections or denials and submit any required corrected claims
Perform additional duties and/or projects as assigned by coding leadership to support the MVC coding team’s operations