Certified Coder – Outpatient (Neurology/Neurosurgery/E&M)

Job Title: Certified Coder – Outpatient (Neurology/Neurosurgery/E&M)

Location: Hybrid – Texas or eligible states (GA, LA, OK, TN, TX)
Primary Worksite: Houston, TX
Duration: 13 Weeks Contract
Shift: Day Shift (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM)
Schedule: Monday–Friday (5x9 Hours)

Job Summary

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a detail-oriented Certified Coder to support outpatient coding operations, specializing in Neurology, Neurosurgery, and E/M services. This role is responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Coding & Documentation Review:

• Review clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 codes, and modifiers
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and APC reimbursement methodologies
• Abstract and enter coding data for billing and reporting purposes

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Adhere to coding compliance standards and ethical guidelines
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of coded data
• Support audits and quality improvement initiatives

Collaboration & Communication:

• Communicate with providers to clarify documentation
• Issue queries when documentation is incomplete or unclear
• Work closely with coding teams and leadership

Specialty Support:

• Perform outpatient coding for neurology and neurosurgery services
• Apply expertise in E/M coding
• Support HCC coding when applicable

Systems & Reporting:

• Utilize EPIC (preferred) for coding workflows
• Maintain accurate records and support reporting needs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of outpatient E/M coding experience
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems
• Ability to interpret and analyze clinical documentation
• Strong communication and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in neurology/neurosurgery coding
• Exposure to HCC coding
• Familiarity with APC reimbursement methodology
• Experience working in hybrid environments
• EPIC system experience

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associate Degree in Health Information Management or related field (Preferred)

Certifications (One Required)

• CCS, CPC, RHIT, CMC, or CCA

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.