CODER 2

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Matched retirement plan

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Methodist Medical Group is seeking a professional medical coder to review documentation and assign CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for professional services. You will support cardiology and cardiothoracic providers with accurate coding and timely claim submission.

The role requires experience with CMS guidelines, good communication with clinicians, and proficiency in Epic EMR. Training on-site with remote work after a 3-week period is available, and a strong benefits package accompanies the

Qualifications

• Two years of professional coding experience, or one year with two years of HCC experience.
• Strong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal and regulatory guidelines and correct coding policies.
• Proficient in electronic medical record software, preferably Epic.
• Ability to communicate written and oral coding information to healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to assign CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for professional services.
• Review inpatient and outpatient charges for Cardiology and Cardiothoracic providers.
• Research coding inquiries and educate providers on correct coding and documentation.
• Maintain 90% coding accuracy and required production.

Skills

Medical coding

CMS guidelines

Time management

Communication with clinicians

Epic EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (assets)

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours of Work :8-4:30Days Of Week :Mon-FriWork Shift :Job Description :Location:Remote position after training on site (a minimum of 3 weeks) at the Dallas Campus.Job Relationships:Reports to Coding ManagerCertification Requirements:Core coding certification credential from AAPC or AHIMA: CPC, CCS-P required; CCC PreferredSkills, Credentials, Professional QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree is an assetA minimum of two years of professional coding experience or one year of professional coding experience and two years of HCC experience; demonstrated experience in procedural/surgical codingStrong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal and regulatory guidelines and correct coding policiesIndependently disciplined in time management and productivityExperience in electronic medical record software, preferably EpicMicrosoft Office proficientAbility to communicate written and oral coding information to healthcare professionalsJob Summary:Responsible for the review of medical record documentation for accurate and compliant assignment of CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for professional services. Engages in research and educational opportunities with the MMG healthcare provider community to advance the accuracy and payment of professional services.Primary Responsibilities:Will primarily review charges inpatient and outpatient for Cardiology and Cardiothoracic providers. Read and interpret medical record documentation in support of surgical procedures, office encounters, diagnostic and pathological services and assign accurate and complete CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes, as well as modifiers and units to the source document for claim submission. The coder will be responsive to provider questions by performing the necessary research into coding inquiries and follow through with written communication to educate the provider in correct coding and documentation. The coder will be assigned specialty specific work queue(s) to include Trauma, Orthopedics, GI/Bariatrics, Transplant, Cardiology, ENT, Radiation Oncology, or General Surgery. Charge Review work queues containing CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes from current patient encounters will be assigned for the coder’s pre-claim review. This work queues contain charges that require a coder’s astute and detailed review to determine accuracy of assigned codes, missing codes, the need for modifiers and other coding-related deficiencies. Will be responsible for specialty specific claim edit work queues to review and correct edits for timely submission to the payer. Participates in education programs and monthly department meetings. Maintains 90% or higher coding accuracy. Maintains department required production. Other duties as assigned.Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025