Inpatient Coding Specialist — ICD-10/DRG Expert

Houston Methodist; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist in Texas is seeking an Inpatient Coder responsible for assigning accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient encounters based on documentation in the electronic medical record, while complying with regulatory guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the coding team and physicians, maintaining coding quality, and meeting departmental productivity standards in a high-stakes healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have CAHIIM accredited degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 1 year inpatient coding or completion of internal programs.
• RHIT, RHIA or CCS certification required.
• Strong English communication for safety-critical roles.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG and APC systems and AHIMA guidelines.
• Proficiency with EHR and encoder systems; familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient encounters accurately based on documentation and policy.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines and coding standards.
• Interact with coding team and stakeholders to ensure accuracy.
• Query physicians to obtain or clarify diagnoses/procedures.
• Ensure data entry quality in EHR/encoder systems and productivity targets.
• Support continuous coding education and process improvements.

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Customer service

Coding compliance

EMR knowledge

Anatomy & physiology

Electronic encoder

Office software

Education

CAHIIM-accredited program

Two years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Electronic encoder application

EPIC/EHR

Coding software

Abstracting systems

Job description

Houston Methodist in Texas is seeking an Inpatient Coder responsible for assigning accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes to inpatient encounters based on documentation in the electronic medical record, while complying with regulatory guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the coding team and physicians, maintaining coding quality, and meeting departmental productivity standards in a high-stakes healthcare environment.