Coder 2

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Coder 2 reviews medical record documentation and assigns accurate, compliant CPT®, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for professional services. The role supports coding accuracy and payment for professional services through research and education with the Methodist Medical Group healthcare provider community. The position primarily reviews inpatient and outpatient charges for Cardiology and Cardiothoracic providers. After a minimum of three weeks of onsite training at the Dallas Campus, the position is remote. The coder reviews specialty-specific charge and claim-edit work queues, addresses coding deficiencies, and helps ensure timely claim submission. Assigned specialties may include Trauma, Orthopedics, GI/Bariatrics, Transplant, Cardiology, ENT, Radiation Oncology, or General Surgery. The coder responds to provider coding questions with research and written guidance on correct coding and documentation, participates in education programs and monthly department meetings, and maintains at least 90% coding accuracy and department-required production. Methodist Medical Group is affiliated with Methodist Health System and offers its employees competitive salaries and an employee benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of professional coding experience, or one year of professional coding experience and two years of HCC experience.
Demonstrated experience in procedural or surgical coding.
Core coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA; CPC or CCS-P required.
Strong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal and regulatory guidelines, and correct coding policies.
Ability to manage time and productivity independently.
Experience with electronic medical record software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to communicate coding information in writing and orally to healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
CCC certification.
Experience with Epic electronic medical record software.

Responsibilities

Review medical record documentation and assign accurate, compliant CPT®, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for professional services.
Primarily review inpatient and outpatient charges for Cardiology and Cardiothoracic providers.
Interpret documentation for surgical procedures, office encounters, diagnostic services, and pathological services; assign codes, modifiers, and units to source documents for claim submission.
Research provider coding inquiries and provide written communication to educate providers on correct coding and documentation.
Review assigned specialty-specific charge review work queues before claims are submitted, identifying inaccurate or missing codes, needed modifiers, and other coding-related deficiencies.
Review and correct specialty-specific claim-edit work queues to support timely submission to payers.
Participate in education programs and monthly department meetings.
Maintain coding accuracy of 90% or higher and meet department production requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.