Senior Medical Coder

About the role

Senior Medical Coder Opportunity at Metro Vein Centers

Metro Vein Centers represents a rapidly expanding healthcare practice dedicated to advanced vein treatments. The organization's board-certified physicians and expert staff focus on alleviating painful, treatable vein disease symptoms such as varicose veins and heavy, aching legs. With over 70 clinics across 8 states and continuous expansion, Metro Vein Centers is establishing the future of vein care through compassionate, results-driven service in a modern, patient-first setting. The organization currently holds a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 93, marking the highest patient satisfaction within the industry.

Position Overview

Metro Vein Centers is actively seeking an experienced Senior Medical Coder to join its growing Revenue Cycle team. This role requires a certified professional who will function as a clinical coding expert and a trusted resource. The Senior Medical Coder will perform duties that extend beyond accurate code assignment to include mentoring, quality assurance, and complex scenario guidance. The position supports claims resolution and collaborates with Coding Leadership to uphold coding accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence throughout the organization. This opportunity suits a certified coder who enjoys coaching others, solving intricate coding challenges, and contributing to scalable coding processes. The role is remote, with occasional travel to the West Bloomfield, Michigan headquarters for training, meetings, or departmental initiatives.

Daily Responsibilities

A Senior Medical Coder will review intricate medical records to assign precise diagnosis and procedure codes. This includes assigning values for ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS based on thorough record analysis. The role involves serving as a subject matter expert for the Revenue Cycle team, offering guidance on complex coding situations and regulatory requirements.

Additional daily tasks include auditing coding quality and documentation accuracy to ensure standards are met. The coder will coach and mentor fellow coders on best practices and coding guidelines. Collaboration with healthcare providers aims to improve documentation quality and clarity. Claim corrections and coding-related denial resolution will be supported to ensure timely submissions. Code sets will be updated annually and during off-cycles to reflect changes in CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS. Close partnership with Coding Leadership will focus on improving workflows and maintaining compliance.

Key Duties and Expectations

The Senior Medical Coder will be responsible for reviewing patient records and accurately assigning diagnostic and procedural codes. This involves collaboration with providers to clarify documentation and guarantee that records support billing integrity. The coder will act as the primary resource for complex coding queries and provide direction on compliance matters. Keeping code sets current is essential, requiring attention to annual and off-cycle updates for all relevant coding systems.

The position contributes directly to the accuracy of claims processing and the reduction of denials. By auditing charts, the coder measures quality metrics and drives continuous improvement in coding precision. Guideline updates reflecting new codes will be championed and implemented across teams. Revenue cycle partners will receive guidance to enhance documentation practices and strengthen payer relationships.

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates must hold current certification in medical coding. A strong understanding of payer rules specific to specialty vein practices is necessary. The ability to read detailed medical records and assign correct codes for diagnoses, procedures, and treatments is essential. Successful collaboration with providers to clarify notes and ensure documentation supports billing integrity is required. Commitment to maintaining current code sets through annual and off-cycle updates for CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience coaching peers on coding guidance and best practices is valued. Familiarity with Metro Vein Centers operations and Coding Leadership processes is beneficial. The ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while occasionally traveling demonstrates professionalism and adaptability.

Practical Information

This role operates remotely with travel to West Bloomfield, Michigan as needed. Professionals will engage with modern vein care practices and contribute to a high-performing Revenue Cycle team. Confirming details What you'll do