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Entry Level Medical Coder Auditor Jobs in Houston, TX

Service Wire

Entry Level Manufacturing

Houston, TX · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Record all material information to include: item code, damage, reel number, miscuts, location, and ... Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices.

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Service Wire

Entry Level Manufacturing

Houston, TX · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Record all material information to include: item code, damage, reel number, miscuts, location, and ... Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices.

New

GI Alliance

Medical Assistant (32183)

Houston, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

... emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor ... Requirements for Level I Status: * Entry level (1-4 years experience) and/or meet the basic ...

GI Alliance

Medical Assistant (31813)

Houston, TX · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

... emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor ... Requirements for Level I Status: * Entry level (1-4 years experience) and/or meet the basic ...

GI Alliance

Medical Assistant (32138)

Houston, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

... emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor ... Requirements for Level I Status: * Entry level (1-4 years experience) and/or meet the basic ...

GI Alliance

Medical Assistant (31495)

Houston, TX · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

... emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor ... Requirements for Level I Status: * Entry level (1-4 years experience) and/or meet the basic ...

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How much do entry level medical coder auditor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level medical coder auditor in Houston, TX is $65,330.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,400.00 and $71,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Medical Coder Auditor vs Medical Coder?

AspectEntry Level Medical Coder AuditorMedical Coder
CertificationsCPMA, CPC, or CCSCPC, CCS, or similar
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, insurance companiesHospitals, physician offices, outpatient facilities
Primary ResponsibilitiesReview and audit coded medical records for accuracyAssign medical codes to diagnoses and procedures
Experience LevelEntry-level, some coding knowledge requiredEntry to mid-level, coding skills needed

While both roles involve medical coding, the Entry Level Medical Coder Auditor focuses on reviewing and auditing existing codes for accuracy, whereas the Medical Coder primarily assigns codes to medical records. The auditor role emphasizes quality control, often requiring additional auditing certifications, but both positions share similar work environments and certification requirements.

Entry Level Medical Coder Auditor jobs near you
Infographic showing various Entry Level Medical Coder Auditor job openings in Houston, TX as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,330 per year, or $31.4 per hour.

Coding Quality Assurance Specialist II

Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Texas Children's Hospital rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 177 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

85th of 1,065 rated hospitals

Job description


We're searching for a Coding Quality Assurance Specialist II - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will assign and audit the accuracy of the ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to ambulatory, emergency center, observation, and day surgery records for purposes of billing, research, and providing information to government and regulatory agencies. Ascertains the accuracy of the physicians' E/M and procedure coding to their documentation, completes the auditing reporting tool, and provides feedback to the education team and/or provider.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes.
  • Reviews and interprets documentation for appropriate diagnosis and procedures.
  • Communicates with and provides feedback to the education team and/or provider.
  • Identifies principle and secondary diagnoses and procedure codes from the electronic medical and/or paper record.
  • Utilizes the encoder or coding books to correctly assign all ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes for diagnosis and procedures.
  • Sequences diagnosis and procedures to generate appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, PCS, and DRG codes for billing.
  • Queries physicians to obtain clarification or missing elements in the record preventing correct coding.
  • Utilizes other available resources for assignment of codes as necessary (e.g., Epic, MIQS, Cardio IMS, Logician, and coding reference materials).
  • Assists other coders in resolving coding problems/questions.
  • Provides ICD-10 and CPT, for physician research projects, and reporting purposes.
  • Completes abstracts for records when appropriate.
  • Identifies problem accounts.
  • Corrects problem accounts.
  • Participates in education and maintains certification.
  • Assists in auditing records.
  • Maintains concurrent coding for inpatient records.
  • Skills & Requirements
  • Required H.S. Diploma or GED

Required Licenses/Certifications
  • CCA - Certified Coding Associate by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • CCS - Cert-Cert Coding Specialist by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • CCS-P - Cert-CCS-P Physician Based by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • CIPC - Certified Inpatient Coder by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
  • COC - Certified Outpatient Coder by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
  • CPC - Cert-Cert Professional Coder by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
  • CRC - Cert Risk Adjustment Coder by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
  • RHIA - Cert-Reg Health Inform. Admins by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • RHIT - Cert-Reg Health Inform. TECH by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • Required 2 years' experience in coding

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