Remote Medical Coder II — Emergency & Hospital Coding

Uthealth; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Professional Coder II to review medical documentation and assign CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and modifiers for both clinic and hospital-based encounters. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to coding guidelines, and collaboration with care teams.

Remote work is supported with occasional onsite training in Texas; candidates must reside in Texas and participate in mandatory trainings. Strong knowledge of coding standards and Epic familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 years HIM coding experience; clinic or hospital E/M coding preferred.
• RHIA/RHIT or CCS credentials required; CCS-P/CPC encouraged.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding conventions; Epic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Resolves edits and assigns diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Reviews encounters and resolves coding edits in a timely manner.
• Reviews medical records and assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT codes/modifiers per guidelines.
• Generates physician queries per established procedures.
• Performs charge entry of professional services.
• Stays up-to-date with coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

ICD-10/CPT coding

Microsoft Office

Data abstraction

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RHIA (AHIMA)

RHIT (AHIMA)

CCS (AHIMA)

CCS-P (AHIMA)

CPC (AAPC)

RCCB (Radiology Coding Certification Board)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Code Ryte CAC

Job description

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Professional Coder II to review medical documentation and assign CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and modifiers for both clinic and hospital-based encounters. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to coding guidelines, and collaboration with care teams.

Remote work is supported with occasional onsite training in Texas; candidates must reside in Texas and participate in mandatory trainings. Strong knowledge of coding standards and Epic familiarity are a plus.