Outpatient Medical Coder – Neurology/Neurosurgery - Houston, TX

NavitasPartners•Houston, TX

20h

About The Position

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a detail-oriented Outpatient Medical Coder with expertise in Neurology and/or Neurosurgery. This role is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and accurately assigning diagnosis and procedure codes to support billing, compliance, and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to industry standards while maintaining high levels of accuracy and productivity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
One of the following certifications required: CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) CPC (Certified Professional Coder) RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) CMC (Certified Medical Coder) CCA (Certified Coding Associate)
Minimum 2 years of outpatient E/M coding experience
Strong knowledge of medical coding guidelines and compliance standards

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in a medical-related field
Experience in Neurology or Neurosurgery outpatient coding
HCC coding experience (6+ months preferred)
Experience with EPIC EHR systems
Ability to code physician services within Neurology specialty

Responsibilities

Assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes using: ICD-10-CM CPT-4 Applicable modifiers
Review and analyze clinical documentation to: Extract relevant patient and encounter data Ensure completeness and accuracy
Apply official coding guidelines and regulatory standards, including: ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 guidelines Organizational policies and compliance requirements
Utilize knowledge of APC reimbursement methodologies and coding best practices
Communicate effectively with providers, clinical staff, and leadership
Query providers for clarification when documentation is incomplete or unclear
Maintain adherence to ethical coding standards (AHIMA guidelines)
Meet established productivity and quality benchmarks
Support patient safety and organizational compliance standards
Contribute to team development by mentoring and supporting peers
Participate in ongoing education and professional development
Perform additional duties as assigned