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Medical Coder (Specialty Coder Sr) – Travel, On-Site – Tyler, TX (75701)

Medical Coder / Specialty Coder Sr in Tyler, TX — Travel on-site coding job for experienced inpatient & outpatient coders proficient in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT. Join a collaborative healthcare coding team focusing on high-dollar specialty accounts. Tyler offers a welcoming community, scenic parks, and a vibrant downtown—an excellent location for your next medical coding assignment.

Healthcare Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay (Travel Coding Job): $1,260 - $1,360
• Location: Tyler, Texas (75701) — Tyler, TX travel/on-site medical coding position
• Employment Type: Travel, On-Site (on-site medical coder)
• Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (8-hour days)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Contract Duration: 12 weeks (Start: 5/18/2026 – End: 8/8/2026)

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of medical coding experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings (inpatient coder / outpatient coder)
• High school diploma required (must be submitted with application)
• Proficiency with EMR and coding systems: Athena and Cerner required; Epic experience preferred
• COSC certification preferred; Specialty Coder Sr credential or equivalent a plus
• Online certification verification required
• Ability to maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher
• Must have two monitors and a laptop for work; full-time availability required
• Must reside in one of the following states: Texas (TX), Louisiana (LA), Arkansas (AR), Georgia (GA), or New Mexico (NM)

Primary Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to assign accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes for inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures
• Abstract clinical data into electronic medical record (EMR) systems and ensure precise EMR documentation for billing and compliance
• Verify patient dispositions, physician data, and coded records to support accurate claims and reimbursement
• Follow Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AMA CPT Guidelines
• Collaborate with Health Information Management (HIM), Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) specialists, and clinical teams to resolve documentation queries and improve documentation capture
• Support departmental needs and assist in other HIM/coding areas as requested by leadership
• Report to the Regional Coding Manager and receive additional leadership oversight

Apply now to join our healthcare coding team as a Specialty Coder Sr in Tyler, TX. Submit your resume and required documentation to be considered for this travel on-site medical coding opportunity. For fastest consideration, include copies of certifications (COSC or equivalent) and verification of state residence.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.