Senior Outpatient Coder: High-Impact Medical Coding

Houston Methodist; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Outpatient Coder to accurately assign diagnostic and procedure codes for day surgery and observation encounters based on documentation in the EMR, while adhering to regulatory guidelines.

Role requires coding expertise, certification eligibility, and strong communication with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality data and compliant coding practices.

Qualifications

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential functions.
• Knowledge of coding classification systems, DRG and APC systems, official coding guidelines and coding compliance.
• Knowledge of an electronic medical record and imaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Interacts and communicates effectively with coding team and stakeholders.
• Participates in coding meetings and education sessions; shares knowledge with stakeholders.

Skills

Coding standards

Clinical terminology

Communication

EMR proficiency

Encoder proficiency

AHIMA guidelines

Education

Assoc. degree in Health Informatics/Info Mgmt

Tools

Electronic encoder

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Outpatient Coder to accurately assign diagnostic and procedure codes for day surgery and observation encounters based on documentation in the EMR, while adhering to regulatory guidelines.

Role requires coding expertise, certification eligibility, and strong communication with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality data and compliant coding practices.