Coder 2 MMG - OB Coder

410 Methodist Medical Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Awards and recognition program

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER is seeking a qualified medical coder to review documentation and assign CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for professional services, including OB/GYN and other surgical procedures. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to CMS guidelines, and education of providers to ensure compliant coding.

The coder will manage specialty work queues, address coding inquiries, and collaborate with the Coding Manager to support timely payer submissions and high-quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree asset.
• Two years of professional coding experience or one year plus two years HCC experience.
• Strong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal and regulatory guidelines and correct coding policies.
• Independently disciplined in time management and productivity.
• Experience in EMR software, preferably Epic, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review medical record documentation for accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding for professional services.
• Assign modifiers and units for claim submission; support queries with written explanations to educate providers.
• Handle specialty queues (e.g., Maternal Fetal Medicine, OB/GYN, Trauma, Orthopedics, GI/Bariatrics, Transplant, Cardiology, ENT, Radiation Oncology, General Surgery).
• Participate in education programs and department meetings; maintain 90% coding accuracy and required production.

Skills

CPC certification

CCS-P certification

HCC coding experience

CMS guidelines

Medical coding accuracy

Time management

Communication skills

EMR/Epic

Documentation interpretation

Provider education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Epic

Office suite (MS Office)

Job description

Hours of Work: 8-430 Days Of Week : M-F Work Shift : Job Description : Location: Remote position after training on site (a minimum of 3 weeks) at the Dallas Campus. Job Relationships: Reports to Coding Manager

Certification Requirements: Core coding certification credential from AAPC or AHIMA: CPC, CCS-P required; COBGC preferred

Skills, Credentials, Professional Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree is an asset A 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 coding Strong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal and regulatory guidelines and correct coding policies Independently disciplined in time management and productivity Experience in electronic medical record software, preferably Epic Microsoft Office proficient Ability to communicate written and oral coding information to healthcare professionals

Job 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 for Maternal Fetal Medicine and OB/GYN clinic 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.

Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:

• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025
• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025
• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025
• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025
• Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025
• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
• Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025
• Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025

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 reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026
• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025
• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025
• Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025
• Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community.