Certified Medical Coder - CMC 26-04321
NavitasPartners•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 codes, and modifiers. The role supports billing, reporting, research, and regulatory compliance while adhering to official coding guidelines and industry standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Medical Coder (CMC), or Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
- Minimum 2 years of outpatient coding experience (E/M coding required)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Adhere to organizational policies, coding standards, and compliance regulations
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, productivity, and quality
- Support a collaborative and professional work environment
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree in a medical-related field
- Experience coding for Neurology and/or Neurosurgery
- Exposure to HCC coding
- Familiarity with coding compliance, reimbursement methodologies, and APC guidelines
- Experience with EPIC or similar EHR systems
Responsibilities
- Assign accurate codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures for outpatient encounters
- Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and modifier coding in accordance with official guidelines
- Review clinical documentation to extract and enter relevant data for coding and abstracting
- Ensure compliance with coding standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
- Follow ethical coding standards as defined by industry guidelines
- Communicate effectively with providers and clinical staff to clarify documentation (query process)
- Support coding quality, productivity, and accuracy benchmarks
- Assist in mentoring junior coders and contribute to team knowledge sharing
- Participate in continuous education and maintain coding certifications
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
