Houston Methodist is seeking an Inpatient Coder to accurately assign diagnostic and procedure codes for inpatient encounters based on electronic medical record documentation. This role ensures coding compliance with established rules, regulatory guidelines, and hospital policy while supporting coding quality, productivity, and accounts receivable goals.
Key responsibilities include reviewing medical record documentation, abstracting data into the encoder and EPIC/EHR, querying physicians for clarification when needed, and maintaining accurate ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or higher in a CAHIIM-accredited program, or an additional two years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
- One year of relevant inpatient coding experience, or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Coding Apprentice Program or Outpatient to Inpatient Coder Transition Program
- One of the following required certifications:
- RHIT (Certified Health Information Technician)
- RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
- CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
- Knowledge of coding classification systems, DRG and APC systems, official coding guidelines, and coding compliance
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Proficiency with electronic encoder applications preferred
- Strong PC skills and ability to use coding software and abstracting systems
- Effective communication skills and proficiency in English
Location
Houston, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 weeks ago
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