Senior Outpatient Coder: Precision, Compliance & Impact

Houston Methodist; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks a Senior Outpatient Coder to ensure accurate diagnostic and procedural coding for day surgery and observation encounters, using documentation in the electronic medical record and adhering to regulatory guidelines.

The role requires strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, DRG/APC systems, AHIMA guidelines, and encoder software, with experience in a healthcare coding environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in health informatics or HIM program, or equivalent experience
• Three years outpatient coding experience or completion of Houston Methodist Senior Outpatient Coder Transition Program
• Licenses/certifications in AHIMA/AAPC required: RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA/CCS-P/CPC

Responsibilities

• Code outpatient day surgery and observation encounters with accuracy
• Collaborate with coding team and stakeholders; participate in meetings and education
• Initiate physician queries to clarify diagnoses/procedures
• Maintain compliance with AHIMA guidelines and regulatory standards

Skills

Coding systems

DRG & APC knowledge

AHIMA guidelines

EMR systems

Medical terminology

Encoder software

Office software

Education

Assoc. or higher in health informatics

Tools

Encoder software

Job description

Houston Methodist seeks a Senior Outpatient Coder to ensure accurate diagnostic and procedural coding for day surgery and observation encounters, using documentation in the electronic medical record and adhering to regulatory guidelines.

The role requires strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, DRG/APC systems, AHIMA guidelines, and encoder software, with experience in a healthcare coding environment.