Certified Medical Coder (Outpatient – Neurosurgery/Neurology) - CMC#09

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

Schedule:

• Shift: Day Shift (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM)
• Monday – Friday
• 45 hours per week

Work Eligibility Note:
Candidates must be located in Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Tennessee

Job Summary

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and accurately assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and modifier codes. This role supports billing, compliance, reporting, and research activities while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and coding guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and modifier codes for outpatient encounters
• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to ensure coding accuracy
• Apply coding guidelines in compliance with official standards and regulations
• Utilize knowledge of APC reimbursement methodologies
• Abstract and enter required data into coding systems
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and compliance standards
• Communicate with providers and clinical staff for documentation clarification (query process)
• Provide guidance and support on coding-related issues
• Maintain productivity and quality standards within timelines
• Support team development and mentor junior coders when needed
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development
• Ensure data integrity and patient confidentiality

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree in a healthcare-related field preferred

Certifications (Any One Required):

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

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 2 years of outpatient coding experience (E/M coding required)
• Experience in Neurosurgery or Neurology coding preferred
• At least 6 months of HCC coding experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR systems preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment

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

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC 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.