Outpatient Coder: Precision, Compliance & Impact

Houstonmethodistcareers; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks an Outpatient Coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for outpatient encounters based on documentation in the EHR, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. This non-exempt role requires an AHIMA-accredited degree or equivalent experience, plus one year of outpatient coding experience and recognized coding credentials.

Collaboration with clinicians and continual quality improvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in an AHIMA-accredited program or additional two years of experience in lieu of degree
• One year of outpatient coding experience or completion of the Houston Methodist Coding Apprentice Program
• Must hold AHIMA or AAPC credentials: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-I, CPC-A, CCC, COC
• Fluent in English with clear communication and ability to collaborate with clinicians and staff

Responsibilities

• Assigns accurate ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes for outpatient encounters
• Reviews documentation in the EHR to determine principal diagnoses and procedures
• Maintains coding quality and adheres to AHIMA guidelines and regulatory standards
• Interacts with coding team and stakeholders and supports physician queries as needed

Skills

Coding knowledge

Communication

EMR proficiency

AHIMA guidelines

Anatomy & physiology

Electronic encoder

Education

Associate degree or higher in AHIMA-accredited program

Tools

Electronic encoder

EHR systems

Job description

Houston Methodist seeks an Outpatient Coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for outpatient encounters based on documentation in the EHR, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. This non-exempt role requires an AHIMA-accredited degree or equivalent experience, plus one year of outpatient coding experience and recognized coding credentials.

Collaboration with clinicians and continual quality improvement are expected.