MEDICAL RECORDS CODER 1

Posted:
11/21/2025, 12:11:15 AM

Location(s):
Dallas, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Hours of Work :

40

Days Of Week :

Monday- Friday/ Flex-time

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job: 

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Coder 1 classifies and abstracts outpatient diagnoses and procedures which are assigned appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and/or CPT codes for optimal reimbursement. Follows up on unbilled accounts to assure timely billing to avoid denials of non-payment by third party payers. 

Your Job Requirements:

• High school Diploma or Equivalent required in addition to extensive ICD-10 training from an accredited coding program
• Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum of a coding internship completed
• None required but prefer RHIT or CCS
• 1 Year work experience preferred
• PC skills - demonstrates proficiency in PC applications as required

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Assigns appropriate ICD-9/CPT codes for all diagnoses and procedures affecting inpatient hospital services provided by the physicians and enters the information into Epic as necessary
• Verify accuracy of ICD-10/CPT procedure documented by clinic staff for outpatient clinic services and enters the information into Epic as necessary.
• Communicates with Practice Manager any patterns/problems with information supplied by physicians regarding the specificity of diagnoses, any problems regarding outpatient charges, and any patterns in errors made in physician coding.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

  • TIME magazine Best Companies for Future Leaders, 2025
  • Great Place to Work® Certified™, 2025
  • Glassdoor Best Places to Work, 2025
  • PressGaney HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award, 2024
  • PressGaney HX Guardian of Excellence Award, 2024
  • PressGaney HX Health System of the Year, 2024