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, CPT-4, and appropriate use of modifiers.
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.
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
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.