At Houston Methodist, the Inpatient Coder is responsible for ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient encounters based on documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines.
This role supports accurate abstraction, coding quality, and timely processing of coded accounts to help meet organizational revenue cycle goals.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or higher in a CAHIIM-accredited program, or an additional two years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
- One year of relevant inpatient coding experience, or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Coding Apprentice Program or Outpatient to Inpatient Coder Transition Program
- One of the following certifications required: RHIT, RHIA, or CCS
- Knowledge of coding classification systems, DRG and APC systems, official coding guidelines, and coding compliance
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Proficiency with electronic encoder applications preferred
- Experience with electronic medical records, imaging systems, coding software, and abstracting systems preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers
- Must be able to maintain coding quality, productivity, and timeliness standards
Location
Houston, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 days ago
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