Outpatient Certified Coder

Memorial Hermann Health System

Remote outpatient coder assigning accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes for Memorial Hermann. Reviewing records, querying physicians and supporting compliant reimbursement.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM and HCPCS coding, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and maintaining high accuracy rates. Possesses strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities to support coding processes and mentor less experienced staff.

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ICD-10-CM CodingHCPCS CodingRHIT CertificationAnalytical SkillsEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

ICD-10-CM CodingHCPCS CodingCPT KnowledgeMedical TerminologySurgical TerminologyCoding ComplianceHealth Record InterpretationCoding AccuracyDecision-Making SkillsHuman Anatomy Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCritical ThinkingGood Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Windows-Based Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

RHITRHIAAHIMA Coding CertificationAAPC Coding Certification

Industry Keywords

Outpatient CodingHospital CodingAmbulatory CodingCoding GuidelinesReimbursement ComplianceEthical Coding StandardsTrauma Facility Coding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures requiring code assignment for outpatient records
Accurately code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM conventions for reimbursement, research and compliance
Review records for diagnosis and procedure specificity and appropriate reimbursement for hospital and professional charges
Query physicians when assignments are unclear or documentation is inadequate or ambiguous
Keep current with coding and reimbursement reporting guidelines and escalate concerns to the manager
Assign ICD-10-CM, modifiers and HCPCS codes to outpatient records
Maintain 95% or greater ICD-10-CM and/or HCPCS coding accuracy and meet productivity standards
Minimize abstracting errors
Follow AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and official coding guidelines
Adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures and service standards
Support mandatory education, competency requirements and department goals
Serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
Create compassionate, personalized and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
RHIT, RHIA, or relevant AHIMA/AAPC coding certification(s) required
Surgery/Observation: three (3) years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required
Emergency Department: two (2) years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required
Interventional Radiology: two (2) years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required
Ancillary/Recurring: one (1) year of hospital or ambulatory coding experience preferred
Experience coding in a level 1 trauma facility/academic teaching facility preferred
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT
Analytical skills for interpreting health records and assigning appropriate codes
Proficient knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and surgical terminology
Critical thinking, good judgment and decision-making skills
Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures
Proficient in navigating a Windows-based application environment
If located outside Texas, must be located in Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, or North Carolina, or willing to relocate to an eligible state including Texas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mandatory/continuing education and skills competency support
Professional growth and development opportunities
Preceptor, mentor and resource opportunities
Employee-focused culture emphasizing being cared for, heard and valued