E&M)

NavitasPartners•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Certified Coder to support outpatient coding operations, specializing in Neurology, Neurosurgery, and E/M services. This role is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of outpatient E/M coding experience
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems
Ability to interpret and analyze clinical documentation
Strong communication and attention to detail
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Certifications (One Required): CCS, CPC, RHIT, CMC, or CCA

Nice To Haves

Experience in neurology/neurosurgery coding
Exposure to HCC coding
Familiarity with APC reimbursement methodology
Experience working in hybrid environments
EPIC system experience
Associate Degree in Health Information Management or related field

Responsibilities

Review clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 codes, and modifiers
Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and APC reimbursement methodologies
Abstract and enter coding data for billing and reporting purposes
Adhere to coding compliance standards and ethical guidelines
Maintain accuracy and integrity of coded data
Support audits and quality improvement initiatives
Communicate with providers to clarify documentation
Issue queries when documentation is incomplete or unclear
Work closely with coding teams and leadership
Perform outpatient coding for neurology and neurosurgery services
Apply expertise in E/M coding
Support HCC coding when applicable
Utilize EPIC (preferred) for coding workflows
Maintain accurate records and support reporting needs