29 medical coding specialist jobs found in Houston, TX

This is a remote-based position. Applicants can be located nationwide. About You Are you an experienced coder with a background in Profee Outpatient Coding? We are seeking a highly motivated individual responsible for the precise assignment of Evaluation and Management (E&M) ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes from both paper and electronic medical records. Share your Profee Outpatient Coding experience with us. Are you a collaborative team player who excels as a self-starter? What sets you apart as a professional who enhances a company’s reputation? Bring your problem-solving skills to manage multiple projects effectively. We are looking for someone exceptional—what makes you unique? If you are dedicated, value teamwork, and uphold integrity and professionalism, we are excited to meet you! About The Position Thoroughly review medical documentation to assign principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures utilizing your understanding of...

Responsibilities HIM/Medical Records Analyst/Coding Specialist Opportunity West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria. Visit us online at: https://westoakshospital.com/ West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented HIM/Medical Records Coding Specialist to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The HIM/Medical...

Job Description Job Description JOIN OUR TEAM!   Billing Specialist must be able to bill both manually and electronically, interpret claims to ensure clean claims are produced, post and interpret EOB's, ability to effectively appeal denied claims as well as execute rebills. Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and regulatory billing requirements. Ability to effectively communicate with patients regarding claims, statements, etc. Perform other various job-related duties as requested. Bill both electronically and manually, as needed, and use all technology available to produce clean claims. Interpret claims processing reports and apply information to produce clean claims. Bill both electronically and manually, as needed, and use all technology available to produce clean claims. Interpret claims processing reports and apply information to produce clean claims. Maintain current knowledge of regulatory billing requirements. Bill both electronically and manually, as needed, and use all...

Medical Coding Specialist (HCC / Risk Adjustment) — Remote Pay Rate: $30.00/hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (CST) Location: Remote Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Medical Coding Specialist with HCC/Risk Adjustment experience to support outpatient provider documentation and accurate condition capture. This role is responsible for reviewing medical records, assigning appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes, identifying eligible HCC conditions, and supporting accurate problem lists in the EHR. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, productive, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating closely with clinical teams. Key Responsibilities Review outpatient medical records and abstract relevant clinical and demographic data. Assign accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes in accordance with current coding guidelines. Identify and validate HCC conditions based on provider documentation and risk adjustment guidelines. Request...

Job Description Job Description Westside Podiatry is searching for a confident professional that is adept at medical insurance billing, coding, and receivables recovery, with a strong background in Athena. The candidate must have proven productivity track record, great attitude, thrive in a fast paced production environment, be quality oriented, and possess the ability to adapt to a variety of technologies. You will work closely with patients, providers, insurance companies, and medical/surgical representatives to ensure the proper revenue for the practice. Skills Required: You must have at least 3 years of in-depth medical business office experience. This should include experience with coding, posting, electronic remittance filing, A/R, plus strong positive working relationships with patients and insurance companies. We will only consider candidates with medical billing experience. Critical and analytical thinking is key. Must be able to work independently and in a team...

Be Part of an Extraordinary Team Carelon Payment Integrity is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Insights, formerly Payment Integrity, is determined to recover, eliminate and prevent unnecessary medical-expense spending. Build the Possibilities. Make an Extraordinary Impact. Title : DRG Coding Auditor (ICD-9/10CM, MS-DRG, AP-DRG, APR-DRG) Virtual:? ? This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates...

DRG Coding Auditor Principal Virtual:? ?? This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Carelon Payment Integrity is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Carelon Insights, formerly Payment Integrity, is determined to recover, eliminate and prevent unnecessary medical-expense spending. The DRG Coding Auditor Principal is responsible for auditing inpatient medical records on claims paid based on Diagnostic Relation Group...

Houston, United States | Posted on 01/26/2026 A confidential healthcare billing organization is seeking an experienced Medical Billing Specialist . This role is fast-paced and high-volume, requiring exceptional accuracy, claim resolution skills, and a thorough understanding of insurance processes and coding guidelines. Key Responsibilities Work aged accounts, verify insurance benefits, and resolve outstanding claims Review, correct, and resubmit denied claims to ensure timely reimbursement Manage unpaid patient balances and follow medical collection best practices Apply accurate ICD-10 coding for diagnoses and procedures Process daily medical billing for services rendered by providers Handle refund requests and maintain compliance with billing and coding regulations Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure complete and accurate billing data Confirm insurance coverage and obtain authorizations when needed Required Qualifications...

Job Title: Outpatient Medical Coder 3 Department: Health System Shared Services | MIM CDI and Coding Scope of Position Coding services assigns diagnosis and procedural codes to inpatient and outpatient medical records to facilitate the reimbursement and data collection for the individual business units of the OSU Health System. ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnoses and procedure codes are applied to inpatients and CPT-4 procedure codes are applied to all outpatients treated within the OSU Health System that are not captured through the charge description master. Medical record abstract data is assigned based on information reviewed for accuracy in IHIS during the coding process. Position Summary The position is responsible for coding medical records and other documents at the conclusion of the patient's visit. A senior medical records coding specialist requires the skill set to code multiple work types for inpatient and outpatient services (outlined below). This requires selection of...

nTech Workforce has an immediate 22913 Certified Medical Coder Terms of Employment W2 Contract, 5 Months Location: Remote Overview The purpose of this position is to review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges; Retrieves information from medical records, ensuring adherence with established methods and procedures. Responsibilities: Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions. Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines. Ensure DRG/APC assignment is accurate. Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Serves as backup to other administrative functions as assigned. Meets job standards for achieving contract deliverables. Assists with other job-...

divh2Medical Coder Auditor/h2pRevenue Cycle Management is looking for a Medical Coder Auditor to join our team. Remote opportunity after 30-90 day in-person training./ppSUMMARY: The Medical Coder Auditor is responsible for reviewing coded encounters to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with coding guidelines, payer rules, and organizational policies. This role provides feedback to coders, identifies trends in errors, and supports coding education and process improvement initiatives./ppESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:/pulliConduct retrospective and prospective coding audits to ensure coding accuracy and compliance with regulations./liliReview coded documentation for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and/or ICD-10-PCS guidelines./liliIdentify coding trends, error patterns, and compliance risks and develop corrective action plans./liliProvide feedback and education to coders to improve accuracy and consistency./liliCollaborate with providers and clinical...

divh2Medical Coder Lead/h2pRevenue Cycle Management is looking for a Medical Coder Lead to join our team! Remote opportunity after 30-90 day in-person training SUMMARY The Medical Coder Lead is responsible for serving as a subject matter expert in coding processes providing advanced technical guidance and ensuring coding accuracy compliance and productivity standards are met. The position supports coders and auditors through consultation mentoring and expertise on complex coding scenarios./ppESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:/pulliServe as a resource and consultant for coders on complex or specialty coding scenarios./liliReview and provide guidance on challenging cases to ensure coding accuracy and compliance./liliPartner with auditors to resolve discrepancies and identify trends in coding errors./liliProvide mentoring and technical support to coders promoting knowledge sharing and best practices./liliAssist in developing and updating coding procedures guidelines and reference...

Compliance Coding Auditor Hours: Variable Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: No On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $48.140 - $62.110 - $76.080 The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. What You Will Do The Compliance Coding Auditor is responsible for the administration of the Sharp HealthCare's (SHC's) compliance audit program. The position provides oversight and maintenance of a high-quality, effective, best practices coding, billing, and reimbursement audit...

Certified Medical Coder The 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 include following CMS risk adjustment guidelines and having a complete understanding of their real-world application. The coder reviews submitted medical records to identify ICD-10-CM diagnoses, ensuring the documentation meets all CMS standard requirements for valid submission. They accurately and completely code all diagnoses and services from the medical record in accordance with the ICD-10-CM coding classification system. The coder selects and accurately records all appropriate records and data on assigned chart abstraction projects and is able to meet productivity and accuracy requirements. Other duties as assigned are also performed. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a certification...

Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor The Inpatient/DRG Validation Coding Auditor performs documentation and coding audits for all acute inpatient services for clients. Identifies coding errors, compliance, and educational opportunities, and optimizes reimbursement by ensuring that the diagnosis/procedure codes and supporting documentation accurately support the services rendered and comply with ethical coding standards/guidelines and regulatory requirements. Performs independent reviews, interprets medical records, and applies in-depth knowledge of coding principles to determine billing/coding/documentation issues and quality concerns. Demonstrates high level of expertise in researching requirements necessary to make compliant recommendations. Has an extensive understanding of reimbursement guidelines, specifically related to DRG (MS, APR, Tricare, etc.) payment systems. Conducts DRG (ex. MS, APR, Tricare) coding and clinical reviews to verify the accuracy of coding, DRG...

Senior Outpatient Coder At Houston Methodist, the Senior Outpatient Coder position is responsible for ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to day surgery and observation encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines. Qualifications Education Associate's or higher degree 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 outpatient coding experience or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Senior Outpatient Coder Transition Program Licenses and Certifications Required: Must have one of the following: RHIT - Certified Health Information Technician (AHIMA) RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator...

Job Description Job Description The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate submission of insurance claims, reviewing and updating denied claims for resubmission and performing reconciliations to ensure timely billing for services provided. The Medical Billing Specialist collaborates with patients, revenue cycle counterparts and work units, clinical staff, and insurance providers to drive the efficiency of the billing process and reduce the amount of denied claims. Essential Responsibilities: Reviews patient demographic and insurance information and confirms patient benefit details related to services provided by the clinic from insurance providers. Obtains necessary medical documentation from clinicians to provide to insurance companies as required for review and prior authorization of treatment. Documents authorization reference numbers in EMR and/or other systems. Updates and maintains EMR and/or other systems based on documentation...

Job Description Job Description Description: JOB DESCRIPTION: The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for the billing, collections, follow up and appeals of insurance claims and patient accounts. Essential to this position is the ability to manage all insurance follow up for maximum insurance reimbursement. To include outbound and inbound insurance carrier calls, reprocessing claims, drafting appeals, working denials and resolving unpaid claims. Requirements: JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: · Claim submission · Work assigned claim volume timely and efficiently with corporate timeframes · Actively follow-up on outstanding patient account balances, and all insurance claims using the A/R aged reports, including resolution of any billing errors. · Research, appeal, and resolve unpaid insurance claims. · Respond to correspondence from insurance carriers. · Collecting and posting payments in patient accounts · Contacting customers regarding outstanding balances ·...

*Registered Nurse Clinical Coder - DRG Audit (100% Remote)* *Position Type:* Contract *Schedule:* Full-time, Remote *Experience Level:* Intermediate (5+ years) *Pay:* $90,000 *Overview* Our client is seeking an experienced *Registered Nurse Clinical Coder* to support DRG audit activities for one of their major healthcare partners. This role focuses on reviewing inpatient medical records, validating DRG assignments, and ensuring coding accuracy from an *insurance and payerside perspective* rather than the provider side. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN with coding experience who enjoys analytical work, documentation review, and collaborating with audit teams. *Key Responsibilities* * Perform *DRG audits* on inpatient medical records to validate ICD10 coding accuracy and DRG assignment. * Review clinical documentation to ensure compliance with payer guidelines and audit standards. * Identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for coding improvement. *...

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Job Summary Responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM/CPT4 codes and modifiers for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Accurately code conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Typically...

About Us Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor...

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...

This is a remote based position. Applicants can be located nationwide Back Medical Coder #2621 United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Position Description About You You are a person who has Profee Outpatient Coding experience. We need someone who is responsible for assignment of accurate Evaluation and Management (E&M) ICD-10-CM, ICD-10- PCS, current procedural terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, modifiers and quantities derived from medical record documentation (paper or electronic) for encounters dependent upon record type. Tell us about your experience with Profee Outpatient Coding. Are you a team player and a self-motivator? What is your experience with conducting business in a way that is credit to a company? We are counting on you to manage multiple projects using your problem-solving skills. We are looking for someone UNCOMMON. What is uncommon about you? Are you highly committed? Are you...

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Outpatient Coder position is responsible for ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to day surgery and observation 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 or higher degree in a Comission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Managment 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 outpatient coding experience or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Senior Outpatient Coder Transition Program LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required Must have one of the following:-RHIT - Certified Health Information Technician (AHIMA)-RHIA - Registered Health Information...