Remote Senior Medical Coding Specialist (TX)

Houston Methodist; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a Senior Coding Specialist who will apply coding conventions to physician records and abstracts, review charge reviews, and mentor coding staff. The role supports denial appeals and ensures accurate reimbursement.

The position requires five years of coding experience, certification (CCS or CPC), and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional coding experience.
• Must have CCS or CPC certification.
• High School diploma or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Communicates regularly with physicians and PO CBO staff on clarification to accurately code diagnosis and procedures.
• Collaborates with management on coding and diagnosis issues to reduce claims denials by providing verbal and written communication.
• Assists with knowledge sharing, training Coding Specialists, and department cross training; provides support to other team members as advised by the manager and/or supervisor.
• Codes and abstracts medical records for reimbursement purposes using current coding conventions and tools such as 3M encoder.

Skills

ICD-9/ICD-10/CPT codes

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

3M encoder

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

3M encoder

Job description

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a Senior Coding Specialist who will apply coding conventions to physician records and abstracts, review charge reviews, and mentor coding staff. The role supports denial appeals and ensures accurate reimbursement.

The position requires five years of coding experience, certification (CCS or CPC), and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.