Outpatient Medical Coder – Neurology/Neurosurgery - OMCN#013

NavitasPartners • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Outpatient Medical Coder is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and modifier codes. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards while supporting billing, reporting, and research functions. The coder plays a key role in maintaining coding accuracy, integrity, and overall data quality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One of the following certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certified Medical Coder (CMC) Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Minimum 2 years of outpatient E/M coding experience
• Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines
• Knowledge of compliance standards and regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in a healthcare-related field
• Experience in outpatient Neurosurgery or Neurology coding
• At least 6 months of HCC coding experience
• Experience with EPIC EHR systems
• Ability to code physician services in Neurology

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient encounters using ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and applicable modifiers
• Review and analyze clinical documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Extract and interpret relevant clinical data for coding purposes
• Apply official coding guidelines and organizational compliance standards
• 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
• Ensure adherence to ethical coding standards
• Maintain productivity and quality benchmarks
• Support patient safety and organizational compliance policies
• Contribute to team development through mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees