Certified Medical Coder [Houston, TX] - CMC 26-10785

Certified Medical Coder

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.