Senior Medical Coder - Pulmonology, Cardiology, or Sleep Specialty preferred Location: Texas, USA Compensation & Schedule $35.75/hr - Non-Certified Coder $42/hr - Pulmonology, Cardiology, or Sleep Specialty Certified Coder Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | 8-hour shifts Temp-to-perm opportunity Start Date: 03/02/2026 ROLE IMPACT The Specialty Coder Sr ensures accurate, compliant coding for high-dollar and specialty inpatient and outpatient accounts. This role directly supports revenue integrity by maintaining high coding accuracy, reducing denials, and ensuring timely reimbursement. Success is measured by achieving 95%+ coding accuracy, strong collaboration with HIM and Clinical Documentation teams, and adherence to national coding guidelines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assign accurate ICD-10-CM (diagnosis), ICD-10-PCS (inpatient procedures), and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes for inpatient and outpatient services Review clinical documentation, physician notes, and diagnostic results to maintain a 95% or higher coding accuracy rate Abstract coded data into electronic medical record (EMR/EHR) systems accurately and timely Validate patient dispositions and ensure physician documentation supports billed services Follow Official ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and AMA CPT coding guidelines to ensure compliance Collaborate with Health Information Management (HIM) and Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) teams to reduce denials and support accurate billing Support additional departmental coding initiatives as directed by leadership REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Active Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or (AHIMA) credential required (verification required upon submission) 2+ years physician (Profee) coding experience Specialty coding experience in: Pulmonology, Cardiology, or Sleep preferred Demonstrated proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding for specialty and high-dollar cases Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work independently in a remote environment Must have personal laptop and dual monitors available Stable employment history (minimum 1 year tenure per role) Candidates must currently reside in the state of Texas to be considered for this position CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS Epic or Cerner EMR EncoderPro or 3M 360 Encompass Microsoft Excel and Outlook ICD-10 and CPT code reference platforms PREFERRED SKILLS Specialty coding experience in Pulmonology, Cardiology, or Sleep Medicine Strong knowledge of physician documentation review and denial prevention strategies Ability to work independently in a remote environment with productivity and quality focus PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS In-person interview Background check (criminal, education, and employment verification) Drug screen Clerical and coding proficiency testing By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from CornerStone and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at: #IRVING123