General Surgery/GI Coder 2 MMG

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

The General Surgery/GI Coder 2 reviews medical record documentation and assigns accurate, compliant CPT®, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for professional services. The role supports accurate coding and payment through research and education in collaboration with the MMG healthcare provider community. The coder reviews documentation for surgical procedures, office encounters, diagnostic services, and pathological services, and applies appropriate modifiers and units to source documents for claim submission. The coder handles specialty-specific work queues, including Neurosurgery and potentially Orthopedics. Responsibilities also include pre-claim charge review and specialty-specific claim edit work to identify or correct coding issues and support timely payer submission. The position is remote, reports to the Coding Manager, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on an 8-hour day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Core coding certification credential from AAPC or AHIMA: CPC or CCS-P.
At least two years of professional coding experience, including demonstrated procedural or surgical coding experience.
Strong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal and regulatory guidelines, and correct coding policies.
Ability to manage time and productivity independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to communicate coding information in writing and orally to healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Experience with electronic medical record software, preferably Epic.
Completion of AAPC’s Advanced Neurology and Neurosurgery Coding Course.
CIRCC credential.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret medical record documentation for surgical procedures, office encounters, diagnostic services, and pathological services.
Assign accurate and complete CPT®, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes, modifiers, and units to source documents for claim submission.
Research provider coding inquiries and respond with written communication that educates providers on correct coding and documentation.
Work assigned specialty-specific queues, including Neurosurgery and possible Orthopedics coverage.
Review pre-claim charge work queues for accuracy, missing codes, required modifiers, and other coding-related deficiencies.
Review and correct specialty-specific claim edits to support timely submission to payers.
Participate in education programs and monthly department meetings, communicating clearly and openly.
Maintain coding accuracy of 90% or higher and meet department production requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.