Remote ICD-10/CPT Medical Coder I

Cook Children's Health Care System; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Certified Coding Specialist I to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes with precision, and ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid rules. This remote Texas-based position involves collaboration with physicians and multiple departments to ensure accurate coding for ambulatory surgery, ER, and clinic records.

The role requires CCS or CPC certification (RHIA/RHIT preferred) and at least one year of relevant full-time coding

Qualifications

• CCS or CPC certification required; RHIA/RHIT preferred.
• 1 year current and continuous full-time ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 E/M coding experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease process.
• Experience with health insurance processing and documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes with high specificity.
• Code for ambulatory surgery, outpatient clinics, ER, and related visits.
• Communicate with physicians on documentation requirements and collaborate with departments as needed.
• Stay current with coding guidelines and Medicare/Medicaid rules.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

EMR systems

Education

High School Diploma

CCS

CPC

RHIA

RHIT

Tools

Electronic medical record software

Automated encoders

Job description

Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Certified Coding Specialist I to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes with precision, and ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid rules. This remote Texas-based position involves collaboration with physicians and multiple departments to ensure accurate coding for ambulatory surgery, ER, and clinic records.

The role requires CCS or CPC certification (RHIA/RHIT preferred) and at least one year of relevant full-time coding