Outpatient Coder

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon

B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine;
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth);
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Performs coding on all diagnoses, procedures, and related services according to applicable coding guidelines for outpatient clinic accounts. Uses ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS code sets to appropriately assign and sequence codes identified within the outpatient medical record. Applies the most accurate codes for reimbursement purposes, research, epidemiology, statistical analysis outcomes, financial and strategic planning, evaluation of quality of care, and communication to support the patient's treatment.

Maintains the confidentiality of patient records and procedures.

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: COC/CPC and/or CCA/CCS/CCS‑P and/or RHIA/RHIT credential(s) OR graduate of an HIM Administration/Technology program OR attendance/completion of the Harris Health System's Coder Training. Certification credential (listed above) must be achieved within two years of employment.
• Work Experience (Years and Area):
  None required
• Management Experience (Years and Area):
  None required
• Equipment Operated: 3M encoder interfaced with Epic billing system

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  • Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
  • Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
  • Writing/Composing (Correspondence)
• Other
  
  Skills:
  • CRT, Medical Terminology, P.C., Anatomy & Physiology, Successful Completion 80% on Coding Exam
• Work Schedule:
  
  Flexible, Overtime, Eligible for Telecommute

• Knowledge of coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA), the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), the ICD‑10‑CM Official Coding Guidelines AHIMA, and AAPC for assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes.
• Knowledge of the Privacy Act of 1974 and HIPAA Privacy Rule Act of 1996.
• Skill in understanding medical coding and billing procedures and protocols.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing the Epic EMR, and other software.
• Skill in oral communication and presenting written information to providers (via queries).