Certified Medical Coder (Outpatient Coding Specialist) - CMC 0429 VG#01

Job Title: Certified Medical Coder (Outpatient Coding Specialist)

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Duration: 13-Week Contract
Employment Type: Contract
Shift: Day Shift (Full-Time)

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder to support outpatient coding operations. This role involves reviewing clinical documentation and assigning accurate diagnostic and procedural codes to ensure compliance, proper reimbursement, and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and modifier codes for outpatient encounters
• Review clinical documentation and extract relevant data for coding and abstraction
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, regulatory standards, and internal policies
• Follow ethical coding practices and industry standards
• Communicate with providers to clarify documentation through the query process
• Maintain coding quality, accuracy, and productivity benchmarks
• Support mentoring of junior coders and knowledge sharing within the team
• Participate in ongoing education and maintain required certifications
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associate Degree in a medical-related field (Preferred)

Certifications (One Required)

• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), or
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder), or
• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), or
• CMC (Certified Medical Coder), or
• CCA (Certified Coding Associate)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of outpatient coding experience (E/M coding required)
• Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines
• Familiarity with coding compliance and reimbursement methodologies
• Knowledge of APC guidelines (preferred)
• Experience with EHR systems such as EPIC (preferred)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Neurology and/or Neurosurgery coding
• Exposure to HCC (Hierarchical Condition Category) coding

Additional Expectations

• Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality, and productivity
• Adhere to all compliance and regulatory requirements
• Work collaboratively within a team environment
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and professional development

For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.