Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

• 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

• 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.

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