Position Overview
At Houston Methodist, the Coding Specialist position is responsible for applying correct coding conventions to patient charge encounters in a clinical environment. This position abstracts diagnosis and procedural services from the physician record and reviews and corrects charge review and claim edit-related coding errors in the electronic health record.
**FLSA STATUS**
Non-exempt
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**EDUCATION**
+ High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
+ Completion of a Coding Certificate Program
**EXPERIENCE**
+ None
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required**
+ Requires CCA or CCS-P from AHIMA, CPC or CPCA from AAPC, or an approved Specialty Society Coding Certification
**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely p...