Remote Outpatient Coder I | Flexible Hours + Growth

Texas Health Resources; Arlington (TX); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Coder I (Outpatient) to join our HIMS Coding Department in a fully remote role. You will review outpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and interact with physicians to ensure complete documentation.

The position supports 100% remote work with flexible hours and a focus on work/life balance. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of outpatient coding experience or related education, and hold relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience requirements as listed.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret health record docs to identify diagnoses/procedures needing coding for outpatient records.
• Use coding software and reference materials appropriately.
• Assign/sequences ICD-10-CM and CPT codes per guidelines and payer rules.
• Query physicians to ensure proper documentation for accurate coding.
• Maintain adequate production.
• Abstract pertinent information from patient records.
• Identify and abstract physician and disposition codes.
• Stay up-to-date on coding guidelines published in Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant.
• Complete all required training and education.
• Complete continuing education units as required for credentials.

Skills

Communication

Principal diagnosis rules

Symptoms vs diagnosis

ICD-10-CM & CPT guidelines

Medical record review

Coding education staying current

Automated encoding systems

EHR knowledge

Decision tree logic

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with ICD-10 and CPT courses

Associate's Degree HIT / Health-related field

Bachelor's Degree HIT / Health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Coder I (Outpatient) to join our HIMS Coding Department in a fully remote role. You will review outpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and interact with physicians to ensure complete documentation.

The position supports 100% remote work with flexible hours and a focus on work/life balance. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of outpatient coding experience or related education, and hold relevant certifications.