Senior Inpatient Clinical Coder - Remote TX

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Clinical Coding Specialist to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of coded clinical data supporting patient care and regulatory requirements. This role analyzes records, abstracts data, and assigns diagnoses and procedures per ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines.

The ideal candidate has RHIA/RHIT/CCS credentials, 5+ years of inpatient coding experience, and strong knowledge of HIPAA and coding compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years clinical coding experience for complex or multi-specialties
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in HIM/Healthcare Admin as required/preferred
• RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC-A/COC credentials AHIMA/AAPC upon hire or as applicable
• Knowledge of inpatient coding guidelines, ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG assignment, and physician queries

Responsibilities

• Communicate with inpatient coding team, management, peers, and external customers
• Provide detailed questions and feedback on coding questions, quality reviews, and training needs
• Deliver feedback for coding corrections and re-review requests
• Initiate compliant physician queries when documentation requires clarification
• Review and interpret medical record documentation for coding accuracy

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge

Inpatient coding methodologies

Physician query practices

Regulatory compliance

Team communication

Education

Associate's Degree Health Information Management

Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management or related field (preferred)

Tools

3M software

Epic

Job description

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Clinical Coding Specialist to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of coded clinical data supporting patient care and regulatory requirements. This role analyzes records, abstracts data, and assigns diagnoses and procedures per ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines.

The ideal candidate has RHIA/RHIT/CCS credentials, 5+ years of inpatient coding experience, and strong knowledge of HIPAA and coding compliance.