Outpatient Coding Specialist – ICD-10-CM Expert

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks an experienced outpatient coder to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for ambulatory and hospital outpatient services. This role emphasizes precise documentation review, physician queries when needed, and adherence to coding guidelines within a trauma-informed, patient-centered environment.

Preferred candidates hold RHIT/RHIA or AHIMA/AAPC credentials and have 3+ years of hospital/ambulatory coding experience, with strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Education: RHIT/RHIA or AHIMA/AAPC certification required.
• Three plus years hospital or ambulatory coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding conventions.

Responsibilities

• Review records to assign ICD-10-CM/HCPCS codes for outpatient settings.
• Query physicians when documentation is unclear to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain coding quality targets and adhere to AHIMA guidelines.
• Support safe patient care while following hospital policies.

Skills

ICD-10-CM knowledge

CPT knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coding accuracy

Education

RHIT or RHIA certification

AHIMA or AAPC coding certification

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks an experienced outpatient coder to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for ambulatory and hospital outpatient services. This role emphasizes precise documentation review, physician queries when needed, and adherence to coding guidelines within a trauma-informed, patient-centered environment.

Preferred candidates hold RHIT/RHIA or AHIMA/AAPC credentials and have 3+ years of hospital/ambulatory coding experience, with strong analytical and communication