At Houston Methodist, the Senior Outpatient Coder is responsible for accurately assigning diagnostic and procedure codes to day surgery and observation encounters based on documentation in the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assigning diagnostic and procedural codes for high-complexity encounters
- Reviewing medical record documentation and abstracting data into the encoder and EHR
- Determining principal or final diagnoses, co-morbid conditions, complications, secondary conditions, and procedures
- Maintaining coding quality and productivity standards
- Supporting accounts receivable goals related to uncoded accounts
- Initiating physician queries when diagnoses or procedures need clarification
- Collaborating with coding team members and stakeholders
- Contributing ideas to improve coding and abstracting quality
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s degree or higher from a CAHIIM-accredited program, or an additional two years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Experience
- Three years of relevant outpatient coding experience, or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Senior Outpatient Coder Transition Program
Certifications
Must have one of the following:
- RHIT
- RHIA
- CCS
- CCA
- CCS-P
- CPC
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of coding classification systems, DRG and APC systems, official coding guidelines, and coding compliance
- Knowledge of electronic medical record and imaging systems
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Proficiency with electronic encoder applications
- Strong PC and office software skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers
- Ability to work within coding quality, abstracting, and productivity standards
Location
Louisiana, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 weeks ago