Certified Outpatient Hospital/Facility Coding Specialist

Memorial Hermann Health System

Outpatient coding specialist assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for Memorial Hermann’s hospital and ambulatory services. Ensuring accurate reimbursement, compliance, and documentation review.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 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 federal regulations and maintaining high accuracy standards. 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 CodingCoding Certification (RHIT, RHIA)Hospital Coding ExperienceKnowledge of Coding Compliance Policies

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Hard Skills

ICD-10-CM CodingHCPCS CodingCPT CodingMedical Record Documentation ReviewCoding Accuracy MaintenanceHealth Record Data InterpretationHuman Anatomy KnowledgeMedical Terminology ProficiencySurgical Terminology ProficiencyAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingGood JudgmentDecision-Making SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Windows-Based Application Navigation

Certifications & Qualifications

RHITRHIACoding Certification from AHIMA or AAPC

Industry Keywords

HealthcareCoding ComplianceFederal Regulatory ComplianceOutpatient RecordsAmbulatory CodingTrauma Facility ExperienceEthical Coding Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures requiring code assignment for outpatient records
Accurately code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM coding conventions for reimbursement, research, and federal regulatory compliance
Review records to assure diagnosis and procedure specificity and appropriate reimbursement for hospital and professional charges
Query physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear
Keep abreast of coding and reimbursement reporting guidelines and bring 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 while minimizing abstracting errors
Abide by AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and official coding guidelines
Ensure safe care and adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, standards, budgetary specifications, and quality expectations
Support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
Create compassionate and personalized experiences for patients and colleagues
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
Associate degree in Health Information Management or any Healthcare Related Field preferred
RHIT, RHIA, or relevant coding certification(s) from AHIMA or AAPC required
Three years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required for Surgery/Observation
Two years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required for Emergency Department
Two years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required for Interventional Radiology
One year of hospital or ambulatory coding experience preferred for Ancillary/Recurring
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 to interpret health record data and assign 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 navigation of a Windows-based application environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Mandatory/continuing education and skills competency support
Professional growth and development opportunities
Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff