Outpatient ICD-10 Coding Specialist

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a skilled medical coder for outpatient services, including primary diagnosis and procedural coding in ambulatory and hospital outpatient settings such as ED, clinics, and same-day surgeries.

Role requires RHIT/RHIA or AHIMA/AAPC credentials, and 3+ years in hospital or ambulatory coding. Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and medical terminology is essential.”

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED required; AAS in Health Information Management or related field preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: RHIT/RHIA or AHIMA/AAPC coding credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to assign ICD-10-CM/HCPCS/ CPT codes for outpatient records.
• Ensure specificity and accuracy for reimbursement and compliance.
• Query physicians when documentation is unclear or insufficient.
• Maintain coding accuracy 95%+ and meet productivity standards.
• Adhere to AHIMA standards and official coding guidelines.

Skills

RHIT/RHIA (certified)

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Windows-based apps

Education

HS diploma or GED

AAS in Health Information Management or related field

Tools

AHIMA/AAPC coding certifications

AHIMA/Coding guidelines knowledge

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a skilled medical coder for outpatient services, including primary diagnosis and procedural coding in ambulatory and hospital outpatient settings such as ED, clinics, and same-day surgeries.

Role requires RHIT/RHIA or AHIMA/AAPC credentials, and 3+ years in hospital or ambulatory coding. Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and medical terminology is essential.”