Medical Coder – Multi-Specialty (Hospital & Clinic)Location: Kingwood or RemoteEmployment Type: Full-TimeReports To: Revenue Cycle ManagerPosition SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled, detail-driven, and high-producing certified medical coder with multi-specialty experience to join our growing healthcare organization. This role requires strong proficiency in both hospital and outpatient clinic coding, with specialty expertise in:CardiologyUrologyDermatologyGeneral SurgeryPulmonologyThe ideal candidate has 2+ years of coding experience, maintains current certification (AAPC or equivalent), and consistently demonstrates accuracy, productivity, and strong clinical understanding across multiple service lines.This is a high-impact role within a performance-driven, collaborative organization focused on compliance, precision, and revenue integrity.Core ResponsibilitiesCoding & Documentation ReviewAccurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes for hospital and outpatient encountersReview provider documentation to ensure completeness and complianceApply correct modifiers and sequencing for multi-specialty proceduresIdentify documentation gaps and communicate clarification requests when necessaryEnsure accurate E/M level selection according to current guidelinesSpecialty Coding (Required Experience)Cardiology: Stress tests, echoes, cardiac caths, arrhythmias, CHF, CADUrology: Cystoscopy, TURP, prostate procedures, kidney stonesDermatology: Biopsies, excisions, Mohs, lesion destructionGeneral Surgery: Hernia repair, cholecystectomy, minor/major proceduresPulmonology: PFTs, bronchoscopy, COPD, sleep apneaCompliance & Revenue IntegrityMaintain adherence to CMS, NCCI edits, and payer-specific guidelinesEnsure accurate HCC/RAF capture where applicableParticipate in internal audits and quality assurance initiativesMaintain productivity benchmarks while preserving coding accuracyCollaborationWork closely with providers to improve documentation qualitySupport billing and RCM teams in claim resolutionParticipate in coding education updates and regulatory changesRequired QualificationsCurrent certification through AAPC (CPC, CPC-H, or equivalent) or AHIMA (CCS, CCS-P)Minimum 2+ years of hands-on coding experienceExperience coding both hospital and outpatient clinic encountersMulti-specialty coding experience (cardiology, urology, dermatology, general surgery, pulmonology)Strong knowledge of:ICD-10-CMCPTHCPCSNCCI editsE/M 2021+ guidelinesHCC/RAF risk adjustment conceptsExperience with EMR systems (eCW preferred but not required)Preferred QualificationsExperience in high-volume practice settingsAudit experience or participation in compliance reviewsFamiliarity with V28 risk adjustment updatesStrong understanding of modifier application and surgical global periodsPerformance ExpectationsMaintain ? 95% coding accuracy rateMeet or exceed established daily/weekly productivity standardsMaintain timely turnaround on all assigned chartsDemonstrate proactive communication and ownershipContribute to continuous improvement initiativesWhat We're Looking ForWe are looking for a coder who:Is highly organized and efficientThrives in a fast-paced environmentHas strong clinical reasoning skillsTakes pride in precision and complianceCommunicates professionally and clearlyUnderstands the financial impact of coding accuracyWhy Join Us?Collaborative, supportive leadershipMulti-specialty exposureGrowth-focused environmentCompetitive compensationPerformance-driven cultureOpportunity to make measurable impact on revenue integrity and complianceCompensationCompetitive and based on experience.
Certification and specialty experience strongly influence compensation range.