Job Title: Urology Coder
Location: Hybrid Houston, Texas 77027
Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM CST
Contract Type: Contract
Pay: $20-29/hr
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Seeking an experienced Urology Coder to accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for urology charts. The ideal candidate will have strong coding knowledge, particularly in surgical cases and outpatient procedures, with experience in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
Assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to ensure proper reimbursement and data collection.
Review and code Urology charts, including surgical cases for:
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC)
Injection/Infusion procedures
Outpatient hospital charges
Code from physicians outpatient notes accurately.
Apply modifiers correctly based on procedural and coding guidelines.
Maintain coding accuracy specific to urology procedures.
Qualifications
Certification: CPC required
Minimum of 13 years of general coding experience
Experience coding urology charts preferred
Familiarity with Athena is a plus
CPC-A candidates welcome
Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding rules and guidelines
Training & Productivity Expectations
Initial training period: 4 weeks
Productivity: ~7 encounters per hour