This position evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction for full range of complex Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgical procedures and E&M professional services in accordance with national coding guidelines. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate coding. Addresses National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits as appropriate. High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) or CCVTC (Certified Cardiovascular Thoracic Coder) preferred. 

Grandview Medical Center, a 434-bed regional referral center and tertiary-care facility, is located in Birmingham, Ala., and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Grandview Medical Center offers programs and services in all medical and surgical areas, including Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Women's Health, Mental Health, Digestive Diseases, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Sports Medicine and Emergency Care. There are more than 600 physicians on the Grandview medical staff representing 30 specialties and subspecialties. The hospital has been named an accredited program for Metabolic and Bariatric surgery by ASMBS & ACS as well as an accredited chest pain center. Grandview Medical Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of any individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information or any other protected class status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.