Pediatric Certified Coder II — Impactful Hospital Coding

40 Children's Physician Services of South Texas; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Health System seeks a Medical Coder to review medical records and assign ICD and CPT codes for outpatient encounters. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and timely coding to support billing and denials resolution.

Primary duties include auditing, responding to coding queries from internal and external customers, and coordinating with physicians to obtain needed information. Education and ongoing training are encouraged within a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to review medical records and assign ICD/CPT codes.
• Experience with outpatient coding and audits preferred.
• Must be able to respond to coding questions from internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign ICD and CPT codes.
• Code all outpatient record types daily.
• Assist with coding audits as needed.
• Monitor charge review work queues.
• Code records timely and accurately.
• Respond to billing staff coding questions to aid with denials.
• Request information from physicians as needed.
• Participate in educational programs and department meetings.
• Perform duties as required by CBO Coding Manager/Director.

Skills

ICD- CPT coding

Audits

Coding queries handling

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree or equivalent

Job description

Driscoll Health System seeks a Medical Coder to review medical records and assign ICD and CPT codes for outpatient encounters. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and timely coding to support billing and denials resolution.

Primary duties include auditing, responding to coding queries from internal and external customers, and coordinating with physicians to obtain needed information. Education and ongoing training are encouraged within a collaborative hospital setting.