Medical Coding: Coder

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Medical Coder

Location: Houston, TX 77024

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Duration: 13 Weeks

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Certified Medical Coder with strong expertise in outpatient Neurosurgery and Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of physician-service coding,

ICD-10-CM

Key Responsibilities

Perform accurate and timely coding for outpatient Neurosurgery physician services .

Code outpatient Evaluation & Management (E/M) services.

Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes accurately.

Assign appropriate CPT-4 procedure codes.

Apply modifiers appropriately based on documentation and coding guidelines.

Review clinical documentation to determine appropriate codes and ensure coding accuracy.

Ensure compliance with applicable coding guidelines and payer requirements.

Work effectively in a hybrid environment while maintaining productivity and accuracy standards.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of outpatient Neurosurgery coding experience .

Minimum 2 years of outpatient E/M coding experience .

Experience coding Neurology/Neurosurgery physician services.

Strong working knowledge of:

ICD-10-CM

CPT-4

Coding modifiers

Active certification in one of the following:

CPC

CCS

RHIT

CMC

CCA

Preferred Qualifications

EPIC experience preferred.

Strong attention to detail and coding accuracy.

Ability to interpret medical documentation and apply appropriate coding guidelines.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently and effectively in a hybrid environment.

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