9 facility coding outpatient complex coder jobs found in Houston

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We're focused on improving the health of our members, enhancing our operational effectiveness and reinforcing our reputation for high - quality health services. As Senior Inpatient Medical Coder you will provide coding services directly to providers. You'll play a key part in healing the health system by making sure our high standards for...

At Houston Methodist, the Inpatient Coder position is responsible for ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Interacts and communicates effectively with members of the coding team and the appropriate stakeholders. Participates and provides good feedback during coding section meetings and coding education inservices as well as takes initiative to assist others and shares knowledge with the appropriate stakeholders. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responds promptly to internal and external customer requests. Responds promptly and appropriately to requests to code or review coded accounts for accuracy. Initiates queries with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnoses and/or procedures as appropriate, utilizing the established physician query process. QUALITY/SAFETY...

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Inpatient Coder position is responsible for ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient, emergency room, therapy, and/or clinic encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Associate's degree or higher in a Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management accredited program or additional two years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) in lieu of degree EXPERIENCE Three years of relevant inpatient coding experience or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Senior Inpatient Coder Transition Program LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required Must have one of the following:- RHIT - Certified Health Information Technician (AHIMA)- RHIA - Registered Health...

Medical Coder US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Coder to join our team at Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, TX The Professional Fee Medical Coder, Level 3 reviews medical documentation that physicians or other healthcare professionals complete to validate, assign, and sequence CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10CM, and modifiers for clinic and hospital-based professional encounters. The Coder applies coding conventions per official coding and regulatory guidelines, third-party payer policies, and departmental procedures. This role is responsible for complex surgical coding in the inpatient and outpatient settings. May also be assigned E/M encounters, ancillary diagnostic procedures, and other inpatient and outpatient visits. Reviews encounter in a timely manner and resolves all coding-related edits. Reviews medical records and accurately assigns and sequences CPT, ICD-10CM, and HCPCS codes/modifiers, ensuring compliance with all applicable guidelines. Generates...

Medical Coder Revenue Cycle Management is looking for a Medical Coder to join our team! Remote opportunity after in-person training SUMMARY The Medical Coder is responsible for reviewing medical documentation and accurately assigning CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and/or ICD-10-PCS codes depending on the encounter type. The position ensures accurate billing, compliance, and optimized reimbursement across outpatient and/or facility (inpatient) settings. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes based on medical record documentation using CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and/or ICD-10-PCS. Review provider documentation to ensure coding is supported and complete for billing submission. Apply proper modifiers, sequencing, and coding conventions appropriate to the setting (inpatient or outpatient). Ensure compliance with coding regulations, organizational policies, and HIPAA standards. Meet coding productivity and quality benchmarks. Collaborate with clinical, billing, and...

Description Summary Certified Medical Coder role is responsible for reviewing, abstracting, and coding inpatient and/or outpatient medical records to ensure proper ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT coding and compliance with Risk Adjustment requirements. Key Responsibilities Follows CMS Risk Adjustment guidelines and has a complete understanding of their real-world application Reviews submitted medical records to identify ICD-10-CM diagnoses, ensuring the documentation meets all CMS standard requirements for valid submission Codes all diagnoses and services accurately and completely, from the medical record in accordance with the ICD-10-CM coding classification system Selects and accurately records all appropriate records and data on assigned chart abstraction projects Ability to meet productivity and accuracy requirements Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required A certification in one of the...

At Houston Methodist, the Lead Outpatient Coder position is responsible for providing administrative support to the department while ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to outpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record and maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines. This position serves as the liaison between management, staff and physicians for routine matters, resolving questions and issues. Duties may be varied and may include many of the following: organize work schedules, create work assignments, review timecards for accuracy, conduct quality assurance audits of staff performance, develop and implement quality improvement activities, train and mentor staff, provide feedback on staff performance and developmental needs, collect/analyze/report on data, prepare reports on performance and metrics, and other responsibilities of a similar nature and level. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt...

Overview At Houston Methodist, the Lead Inpatient Coder position is responsible for providing administrative support to the department while ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record and maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines. This position serves as the liaison between management, staff and physicians for routine matters, resolving questions and issues. Duties may be varied and may include many of the following: organize work schedules, create work assignments, review timecards for accuracy, conduct quality assurance audits of staff performance, develop and implement quality improvement activities, train and mentor staff, provide feedback on staff performance and developmental needs, collect/analyze/report on data, prepare reports on performance and metrics, and other responsibilities of a similar nature and level. Houston Methodist Standard...

Education LevelHigh School Diploma/GEDThe Professional Fee Medical Coder, Level 3 reviews medical documentation that physicians or other healthcare professionals complete to validate, assign, and sequence CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10CM, and modifiers for clinic and hospital-based professional encounters. The Coder applies coding conventions per official coding and regulatory guidelines, third-party payer policies, and departmental procedures. This role is responsible for complex surgical coding in the inpatient and outpatient settings. May also be assigned E/M encounters, ancillary diagnostic procedures, and other inpatient and outpatient visits.Provides feedback and education as required.Completes all education assigned by USHV leadership and compliance.Analytical skills, ability to interpret data and maintain spreadsheetsProficiency in Microsoft Office suite and expert knowledge of multiple EMR platforms 3 years of related experience requiredMay substitute required experience with...