Senior Medical Coding Specialist & Denials Lead

Houston Methodist; United (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group seeks a Senior Coding Specialist to apply proper coding conventions to patient encounters and abstract diagnoses and procedures from physician records. The role includes reviewing coding-related claim denials and mentoring Coding Specialists.

Non-exempt, on-site position requiring extensive knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT codes, with strong communication and leadership skills to support safe, accurate charge capture and education for the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Five years of professional coding experience.
• CCS or CPC certification required (AHIMA/AAPC).
• Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT codes; strong medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with PO CBO staff to clarify diagnoses and procedures for accurate coding.
• Collaborate with management to reduce claims denials by providing verbal and written communication.
• Mentor and cross-train Coding Specialists; support team members as directed by the manager.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-9/ICD-10/CPT

MS Word & Excel

English proficiency

Communication skills

Mentoring & training

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

3M encoder

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group seeks a Senior Coding Specialist to apply proper coding conventions to patient encounters and abstract diagnoses and procedures from physician records. The role includes reviewing coding-related claim denials and mentoring Coding Specialists.

Non-exempt, on-site position requiring extensive knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT codes, with strong communication and leadership skills to support safe, accurate charge capture and education for the team.