Coder II

Work Shift:

Day - 8 Hour (United States of America)

A caring health system dedicated to excellence – today and tomorrow.

I. Position Summary:
Under indirect supervision, Coder II is responsible for accurate coding of all physician
practice services. Responsible for creating accounts and coding inpatient rounding from
physician rounding sheets. Working from the appropriate documentation on the medical
record, the coder will assign the appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes from the
required codeset(s) for the patient type. Coder II will be responsible for correcting coding
errors when identified. All work is performed in accordance with the rules, regulations and
coding guidelines as established for ICD (International Classification of Diseases), CPT
(Current Procedural Terminology), CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) as
well as Houston Healthcare organizational/institutional guidelines.
II. Qualifications:
A. Education & Training:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
B. Experience:
One (1) year outpatient surgery coding experience in an acute care facility or
ambulatory surgery center or (2) years coding experience in a physician office.
C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:
Current American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certification or Current
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification.
D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and disease process.
Knowledge of diagnosis and procedure coding guidelines and reimbursement
methodologies. Knowledge and understanding of the revenue cycle process and the
impact coding and related processes have on reimbursement. Ability to understand
the clinical content of a health record. Demonstrate excellent communication skills
and ability to communicate with physicians in order to clarify diagnoses/procedures
and sequencing of diagnoses. Ability to keep information confidential. Ability to
meet or exceed established productivity and quality standards.

Successful candidates will be subject to criminal background and drug screens.
EOE/AA/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

Become a part of a growing team where our Mission is to improve the healthcare of the communities we serve by providing patient-focused, high-quality, cost-effective services while promoting health and wellness.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: