Sr Inpatient Coder
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Senior inpatient coder assigning accurate ICD-10/CPT codes across inpatient, ER, therapy, and clinic encounters while maintaining compliance with established coding guidelines.
Key requirements
- •Senior-level coding
- •ICD-10/CPT expertise
- •Multiple encounter types (inpatient, ER, therapy, clinic)
- •Associate's degree or higher required
- •CAHIIM accreditation preferred
Worth a closer look
- ⚠Non-exempt status means eligible for overtime (may require extra hours)
- ⚠Associate's degree requirement limits applicant pool
- ⚠No specific credential (CPC/CCS) required despite senior title
- ⚠No pay mentioned
Senior coders with associate's degree or higher in health informatics.
Full posting
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Inpatient Coder position is responsible for ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient, emergency room, therapy, and/or clinic encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Associate’s degree or higher in a Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Mana…
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