Senior Outpatient Coder: Precision ICD-10 & CPT

Houston Methodist; Georgia; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Outpatient Coder to ensure accurate ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding for day surgery and observation encounters, following regulatory guidelines.

The role requires strong knowledge of coding conventions, proficiency with EHR systems, and effective communication with physicians and care teams. This on-site position emphasizes accuracy and productivity within a collaborative coding department.

Formación

• Three years of outpatient coding experience or completion of the Houston Methodist Senior Outpatient Coder Transition Program.
• Knowledge of coding guidelines and compliance requirements for outpatient settings.
• Strong reading, writing and verbal English skills for documentation and communication.

Responsabilidades

• Assign diagnostic and procedural codes to outpatient encounters with accuracy.
• Query physicians to clarify diagnoses and procedures when needed.
• Ensure coding quality and regulatory compliance across all cases.

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

ICD-10-CM knowledge

CPT knowledge

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Educación

Associate degree in health information management

Herramientas

Encoder software

EHR systems

Descripción del empleo

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Outpatient Coder to ensure accurate ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding for day surgery and observation encounters, following regulatory guidelines.

The role requires strong knowledge of coding conventions, proficiency with EHR systems, and effective communication with physicians and care teams. This on-site position emphasizes accuracy and productivity within a collaborative coding department.