Senior Outpatient Coder: Lead Accurate ICD-10 Coding

Houston Methodist; Louisiana; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Outpatient Coder to assign diagnostic and procedural codes for day surgery and observation encounters based on chart documentation. The role emphasizes accuracy and compliance with regulatory guidelines in a busy outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate has outpatient coding experience and relevant AHIMA or accreditation-based credentials. Strong communication and EHR proficiency are essential for timely, accurate coding and physician queries.

Formación

• Three years of outpatient coding experience or completion of the Houston Methodist Senior Outpatient Coder Transition Program.
• Active certifications listed in the job posting (RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA/CCS-P/CPC) are required.

Responsabilidades

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for high-complexity encounters.
• Query physicians to obtain/clarify diagnoses and procedures per policy.
• Maintain coding quality and compliance with AHIMA guidelines and hospital policy.
• Review documentation in EHR and encoder to determine principal or final diagnoses.

Conocimientos

ICD coding

AHIMA guidelines

EHR systems

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Educación

Associate degree in HIM or related

Herramientas

Electronic encoder

Coding software

Abstracting systems

Descripción del empleo

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Outpatient Coder to assign diagnostic and procedural codes for day surgery and observation encounters based on chart documentation. The role emphasizes accuracy and compliance with regulatory guidelines in a busy outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate has outpatient coding experience and relevant AHIMA or accreditation-based credentials. Strong communication and EHR proficiency are essential for timely, accurate coding and physician queries.