Certified Coder

DaMar Staffing; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Weekly Pay

Training & Growth

Competitive Pay $27/hr

Job summary

Team1Medical, a Reserves Network company, seeks an experienced Certified Coder for outpatient Neurosurgery coding. The role focuses on ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 coding, and modifiers for accurate billing and regulatory compliance.

Candidate should have at least 2 years in outpatient Neurosurgery and E/M coding, with strong communication skills and AHIMA guideline knowledge. This is a hybrid contract role with weekly pay and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Two years outpatient Neurosurgery coding experience required.
• Two years outpatient E/M coding experience required.
• EPIC experience preferred.
• Must hold one of CCS/CPC/RHIT/CMC/CCA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures for outpatient encounters.
• Enter ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 codes, and modifiers accurately from clinical documentation.
• Follow AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines.

Skills

Neurosurgery coding

E/M coding

Communication skills

Coding certifications (CCS/CPC/RHIT/CM

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Coder | $27.00 per Hour | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Hybrid | Contract

What Matters Most

• Competitive Pay of $27.00 per hour
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Hybrid work schedule
• Contract opportunity with a leading healthcare organization
• Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
• When you work through Team1Medical, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Certified Coder with a strong background in outpatient Neurosurgery and Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding. This position is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 codes, and modifiers for billing, reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience coding Neurology services for physicians, strong knowledge of official coding guidelines, and the ability to communicate effectively with providers and clinical staff regarding documentation and coding.

Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures for outpatient encounters
• Utilize coding principles and reimbursement expertise to accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT-4 codes, and modifiers
• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract and accurately enter required data
• Follow coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures
• Communicate with providers, leadership, and clinical staff regarding documentation and coding, including initiating queries and providing guidance
• Adhere to AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and official coding guidelines
• Maintain established productivity, quality, and accuracy standards
• Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in a medical-related field preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of outpatient Neurosurgery coding experience required
• Minimum of two (2) years of outpatient E/M coding experience required
• Ability to code Neurology services for physicians
• Six (6) months of HCC experience preferred
• EPIC experience preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must hold at least one of the following certifications:
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  • Certified Medical Coder (CMC)
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Pay of $27.00 per hour
• Medical Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• Training & Growth

Your New Organization

Join a leading healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining exceptional standards for coding accuracy and regulatory compliance. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your coding expertise will support accurate documentation, reimbursement, and reporting while partnering with physicians, clinical staff, and healthcare leadership.

Your Career Partner

Team1Medical, a Reserves Network company, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.

In the spirit of transparency, we want to share the hourly pay rate for this position is $27.00 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. If you are hired, your hourly pay rate will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the rate mentioned above is the full hourly pay rate for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the rate would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth.