Certified Coder - Outpatient Neurosurgery
Location: Houston, TX
Pay Rate: Starting at $24.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dean's Professional Services is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Certified Coder to support a leading healthcare organization in Houston, TX. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled coding professional with strong outpatient Neurosurgery and E/M coding experience who understands ICD-10-CM, CPT, modifiers, and coding compliance.
Responsibilities
- Review clinical documentation and diagnostic information to accurately assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes and modifiers.
- Assign diagnosis, treatment, and procedure codes for outpatient encounters according to official coding guidelines.
- Perform accurate outpatient E/M coding, with a focus on Neurosurgery and Neurology services.
- Apply appropriate coding principles and reimbursement knowledge to support accurate billing and reporting.
- Review medical records to identify and abstract required clinical and coding data.
- Ensure coding complies with official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
- Identify documentation gaps and communicate with providers, leadership, and clinical staff regarding coding and documentation requirements.
- Query providers when clarification is needed to support accurate and compliant coding.
- Maintain productivity, accuracy, and quality standards.
- Stay current with changes to coding guidelines, regulations, reimbursement methodologies, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain professional ethical standards in accordance with AHIMA and industry coding guidelines.
- Utilize EPIC and other applicable electronic health record and coding systems.
- Participate in continuing education and maintain required coding competencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate degree in a medical or health information-related field preferred.
- Must hold one of the following certifications:
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
- CMC - Certified Medical Coder
- CCA - Certified Coding Associate
- Minimum 2 years of outpatient Neurosurgery coding experience required
- Minimum 2 years of outpatient E/M coding experience required
- Ability to accurately code Neurology and Neurosurgery physician services
- HCC coding experience preferred
- EPIC experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, modifiers, and outpatient coding guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet productivity and quality expectations.
Why Join Dean's Professional Services?
- Competitive pay starting at $24.00/hour
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Consistent Monday-Friday daytime schedule
- Opportunity to utilize and expand your specialized Neurosurgery and outpatient coding expertise