Inpatient Coder – PRN Remote (Must Live in Texas)

NOTES -• This is a 100% remote position.• Candidate MUST live in Texas.• Minimum of 8 hours per week commitment is required.Job SummaryAt Houston Methodist, the Inpatient Coder is responsible for ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines.Education RequirementsQualifications:• Associate’s degree in a CAHIIM accredited program required or additional two years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) required in lieu of degreeExperience Requirements• One year of relevant inpatient coding experience or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Coding Apprentice Program or Outpatient to Inpatient Coder Transition ProgramCertifications, Licenses And Registrations Required• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)Company ProfileHouston Methodist is comprised of a nationally recognized academic medical center and seven community hospitals with a history of health care innovation. We have consistently been recognized by several national organizations as one of the nation’s best places to work.