Senior Medical Coding Specialist — Remote (TX)

Houstonmethodistcareers; Georgia; Remote; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Coding Specialist to apply correct coding conventions to patient encounters in a clinical setting. The role abstracts diagnoses and procedures from physician records and reviews charge edits in the EHR, correcting errors and supporting claim denials appeals.

Responsibilities include mentoring Coding Specialists, cross-training staff, and collaborating with the PO CBO to reduce denials while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional coding experience.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and coding guidelines.
• Experience with ICD-9, ICD-10, and CPT coding.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract medical records for reimbursement.
• Review, correct, and appeal coding denials.
• Mentor Coding Specialists and cross-train team.
• Collaborate with PO CBO on coding issues.

Skills

Customer communication

Medical terminology

ICD/CPT coding

MS Office

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

3M Encoder

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Coding Specialist to apply correct coding conventions to patient encounters in a clinical setting. The role abstracts diagnoses and procedures from physician records and reviews charge edits in the EHR, correcting errors and supporting claim denials appeals.

Responsibilities include mentoring Coding Specialists, cross-training staff, and collaborating with the PO CBO to reduce denials while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.