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US Heart & Vascular

Medical Coder (2097)

Houston, TX · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Coder to join our team at Houston Cardiovascular ... May also be assigned E/M encounters, ancillary diagnostic procedures, and other inpatient and ...

Premier Medical Resources

Medical Coder

Houston, TX · On-site

$18 - $23.75/hr

... * Assist with claim edits and coding-related denials as applicable. * Review and validate ... Ability to apply specialty-specific coding (e.g., bariatric, orthopedic, spine, cosmetic, pain ...

Premier Medical Resources

Medical Coder

Houston, TX

$18 - $23.75/hr

... * Assist with claim edits and coding-related denials as applicable. * Review and validate ... Ability to apply specialty-specific coding (e.g., bariatric, orthopedic, spine, cosmetic, pain ...

Team1Medical

Certified Coder

Houston, TX

$35/hr

Two (2) years of outpatient E/M coding/outpatient Neurosurgery experience is required. * Having one ... Medical Coder (CMC), or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) * EPIC experience is preferred. * Must ...

Dane Street, LLC

Freelance Medical & Billing Coder

Houston, TX · On-site

$18 - $23.75/hr

Calling all bill review professionals, CPC coders, AAPC, and DRG coders! Dane Street is looking for ... We provide customized Independent Medical Exam and Peer Review programs that assist our clients in ...

Dane Street, LLC

Freelance Medical & Billing Coder

Houston, TX · On-site

$18 - $23.75/hr

Calling all bill review professionals, CPC coders, AAPC, and DRG coders! Dane Street is looking for ... We provide customized Independent Medical Exam and Peer Review programs that assist our clients in ...

Dane Street, LLC

Freelance Medical & Billing Coder

Houston, TX · Remote

$18 - $23.75/hr

Calling all bill review professionals, CPC coders, AAPC, and DRG coders! Dane Street is looking for ... We provide customized Independent Medical Exam and Peer Review programs that assist our clients in ...

Dane Street

Freelance Medical & Billing Coder

Houston, TX · Remote

$18 - $23.75/hr

Calling all bill review professionals, CPC coders, AAPC, and DRG coders! Dane Street is looking for ... We provide customized Independent Medical Exam and Peer Review programs that assist our clients in ...

Varsity Tutors

CPC Tutor

Houston, TX · Remote

$40/hr

Guides students through abstracting diagnoses from medical records, selecting appropriate procedure codes, applying modifier rules, and navigating coding guidelines for E/M services. Emphasizes ...

Varsity Tutors

CPC Tutor

Pearland, TX · Remote

$40/hr

Guides students through abstracting diagnoses from medical records, selecting appropriate procedure codes, applying modifier rules, and navigating coding guidelines for E/M services. Emphasizes ...

Varsity Tutors

CPC Tutor

Sugar Land, TX · Remote

$40/hr

Guides students through abstracting diagnoses from medical records, selecting appropriate procedure codes, applying modifier rules, and navigating coding guidelines for E/M services. Emphasizes ...

Varsity Tutors

CPC Tutor

Missouri City, TX · Remote

$40/hr

Guides students through abstracting diagnoses from medical records, selecting appropriate procedure codes, applying modifier rules, and navigating coding guidelines for E/M services. Emphasizes ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant e&m medical coder in Houston, TX is $21.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.21 and $22.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant E&M Medical Coder vs Medical Coder?

AspectAssistant E&M Medical CoderMedical Coder
CertificationsTypically requires coding certifications like CPC or CCSSame certifications often required
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, outpatient clinics, hospitalsHealthcare facilities, outpatient clinics, hospitals
Job ResponsibilitiesAssists with E&M coding, reviews documentation, supports senior codersAssigns codes for diagnoses and procedures, reviews medical records

The Assistant E&M Medical Coder and Medical Coder roles share similar certifications and work environments. The main difference is that Assistant E&M Medical Coders typically support senior coders by reviewing documentation and assisting with evaluation and management coding, whereas Medical Coders independently assign codes for diagnoses and procedures. Both roles are essential in healthcare billing and coding teams, often overlapping in daily tasks but differing in level of responsibility.

What are the most commonly searched types of E&M Medical Coder jobs in Houston, TX? The most popular types of E&M Medical Coder jobs in Houston, TX are:
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Infographic showing various Assistant E&M Medical Coder job openings in Houston, TX as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,538 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Medical Coder (2097)

US Heart & Vascular

Houston, TX • On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Coder to join our team at Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, TX

Position Summary 

The Professional Fee Medical Coder, Level 3 reviews medical documentation that physicians or other healthcare professionals complete to validate, assign, and sequence CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10CM, and modifiers for clinic and hospital-based professional encounters. The Coder applies coding conventions per official coding and regulatory guidelines, third-party payer policies, and departmental procedures. This role is responsible for complex surgical coding in the inpatient and outpatient settings. May also be assigned E/M encounters, ancillary diagnostic procedures, and other inpatient and outpatient visits. 

Responsibilities:

  • Reviews encounter in a timely manner and resolves all coding-related edits. 
  • Reviews medical records and accurately assigns and sequences CPT, ICD-10CM, and HCPCS codes/modifiers, ensuring compliance with all applicable guidelines. 
  • Generates physician queries following established procedures. 
  • Provides feedback and education as required. 
  • Confirms that all applicable USHV and Coding Guidelines are followed while coding and resolving edits. 
  • Performs charge entry of professional services, including but not limited to non-invasive tests and hospital or office-based visits. 
  • Abstracts information needed for billing. 
  • Performs charge reconciliation via logs, visit schedules, and other reports when applicable to the department. 
  • Meets the required coding quality and productivity expectations per department policy and procedures. 
  • Completes all education assigned by USHV leadership and compliance. 
  • Maintains required continued education hours relevant to professional credentials 
  • Stays current with all federal, state, coding, and departmental guidelines and procedures. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

  • Analytical skills, ability to interpret data and maintain spreadsheets 
  • Knowledge of ICD-10CM and CPT coding conventions 
  • High-level understanding of all federal/governmental regulations, coding guidelines, and revenue cycle policies and procedures
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and expert knowledge of multiple EMR platforms 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required 
  • 3 years of related experience required 
  • 2 years of experience coding complex procedures preferred 
  • May substitute required experience with equivalent years beyond the minimum education requirement.  
  • One or more of the following credentials are required within 12 months of employment: 
    • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), 
    • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), 
    • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), 
    • Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), 
    • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) 
    • Certified Cardiology Coder (CCC) 

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