Responsible for ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient encounters based on documentation within the electronic medical record, while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines.
The role supports coding quality, abstracting accuracy, timely account processing, and compliance with AHIMA ethical coding standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s degree or higher in a CAHIIM-accredited program, or an additional two years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Experience
- One year of relevant inpatient coding experience, or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Coding Apprentice Program or Outpatient to Inpatient Coder Transition Program.
Licenses and Certifications
- RHIT (Certified Health Information Technician)
- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
- CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
- Must hold one of the above AHIMA credentials.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of coding classification systems, DRG and APC systems, official coding guidelines, and coding compliance.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Experience with electronic medical records and imaging systems preferred.
- Proficiency with electronic encoder applications preferred.
- Strong PC skills and ability to work in office software, coding software, and abstracting systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers.
- English language proficiency sufficient for job responsibilities.
Location
Houston, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago
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