Certified Medical Coder (Outpatient) Houston, TX
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Houston, MS - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title: Certified Medical Coder (Outpatient)
Location: Houston TX (Hybrid)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Monday Friday Day Shift
Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (45 hours/week)
Job Overview
Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Coder for a hybrid opportunity based in Houston TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and accurately assigning appropriate codes for billing reporting and compliance. Candidates must reside in Texas Georgia Louisiana Oklahoma or Tennessee.
Key Responsibilities
- Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes
- Apply appropriate modifiers and ensure compliance with coding guidelines and regulations
- Code outpatient encounters including Evaluation & Management (E/M) services
- Support APC reimbursement and regulatory compliance processes
- Accurately extract and enter data into abstracting systems
- Follow official coding guidelines and internal compliance policies
- Communicate with providers to clarify documentation (query process)
- Ensure adherence to ethical coding standards and best practices
- Maintain high accuracy productivity and quality standards
- Assist with training and mentoring junior staff as needed
- Participate in ongoing education and professional development
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate Degree in a medical or related field preferred
Certifications (One Required):
- CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
- RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
- CMC (Certified Medical Coder)
- CCA (Certified Coding Associate)
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of outpatient coding experience required
- Strong experience with E/M coding
- Experience in outpatient neurology or neurosurgery coding preferred
- At least 6 months of HCC coding experience preferred
- Experience with EPIC system preferred
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
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