General Surgery/GI Coder 2 MMG

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Job Description :

Location:

Remote position

Job Relationships:

Reports to Coding Manager

Certification Requirements:

Core coding certification credential from AAPC or AHIMA:  CPC, CCS-P required

Not required, but a bonus: Completion of Advanced Neurology and Neurosurgery Coding Course from AAPC; CIRCC

Skills, Credentials, Professional Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree is an asset

A minimum of two years of professional coding experience; demonstrated experience in procedural/surgical coding

Strong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal and regulatory guidelines and correct coding policies

Independently disciplined in time management and productivity

Experience in electronic medical record software, preferably Epic

Microsoft Office proficient

Ability to communicate written and oral coding information to healthcare professionals

Job Summary:

Responsible for the review of medical record documentation for accurate and compliant assignment of CPT®, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for professional services. Engages in research and educational opportunities with the MMG healthcare provider community to advance the accuracy and payment of professional services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret medical record documentation in support of surgical procedures, office encounters, diagnostic and pathological services and assign accurate and complete CPT®, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes, as well as modifiers and units to the source document for claim submission.
• The coder will be responsive to provider’s questions by performing the necessary research into coding inquiries and follow through with written communication to educate the provider in correct coding and documentation.
• The coder will be assigned specialty specific work queue(s) to include Neurosurgery and possible coverage for Orthopedics.
  • Common procedures include, but are not limited to:
    • Laminectomy/Laminotomy/Discectomy
    • Spinal Fusion/Instrumentation
    • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
    • Stereotactic Brain Procedures
    • Selective Catheterizations
    • Burr Holes/Craniotomy/Craniectomy
• Charge Review work queues containing CPT®, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes from current patient encounters will be assigned for the coder’s pre-claim review.  The work queues contain charges that require a coder’s astute and detailed review to determine accuracy of assigned codes, missing codes, the need for modifiers and other coding-related deficiencies.
• Will be responsible for specialty specific claim edit work queues to review and correct edits for timely submission to the payer.
• Participates in education programs and monthly department meetings. Communicate clearly and openly.
• Maintains 90% or higher coding accuracy.
• Maintains department’s required production.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:

• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026

• Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025

• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025

• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026

• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025

• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025

• Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025

• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025

• Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025

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