Outpatient Medical Coder – Neurology/Neurosurgery - OMCN#013

Job Title: Outpatient Medical Coder – Neurology/Neurosurgery
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 13 Weeks (Contract)

Job Overview

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.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

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