Coder II - Ambulatory Surgery

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth seeks a Coder II – Ambulatory Surgery in Scarborough, ME. You will accurately assign ICD and CPT codes for outpatient records in a Level 1 Trauma Facility and Teaching Hospital setting, supporting multi-specialty practices and OPPS/CAH hospitals.

Required: Associate degree in science, RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCA/CPC or equivalent, and 2+ years surgical coding in acute care. Remote work not indicated; full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science field preferred with AHIMA/AAPC program completion.
• Licenses/certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-H, CASCC or CIRCC required.
• Two years of multi-specialty surgical coding experience in acute care settings.
• Experience coding Surgical Observations, ASU, or Professional Surgical CPTs preferred.
• Level 1 Trauma Facility coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD and CPT coding for outpatient records in Ambulatory Surgery.
• Code for specialty or multi-specialty physician practices and OPPS/CAH hospitals.

Skills

Surgical coding

CPT/ICD-CM/HCPCS coding

Acute care experience

Education

Associate degree in science field

Job description

Location: Scarborough, ME
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 95203
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Summary:
The Coder II – Ambulatory Surgery role is responsible for the accurate assignment of ICD and CPT coding of diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records in the Ambulatory Surgery setting of a Level 1 Trauma Facility and Teaching Hospital. This position performs complex surgical coding in support of specialty or multi-specialty physician practices and OPPS and CAH hospitals.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Associate’s Degree in a science field preferred with completion of an accredited program through AHIMA or AAPC.
• License/Certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-H, CASCC or CIRCC credential required.
• Experience: Two years of multi-specialty, preferably surgical coding experience, with CPT/ICD-CM/HCPCS/modifier coding for physician professional charges and a minimum of two years of experience in an acute care facility as a Clinical Coder II or equivalent required. Required experience coding Surgical Observations, ASU, Professional Surgical CPT's or any combination of these areas. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Coder I – Ambulatory Surgery role.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Level 1 Trauma Facility coding experience. This position performs complex surgical coding in support of specialty or multi-specialty physician practices and OPPS and CAH hospitals. Single Path Coding experience preferred.

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Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $29.45to $39.84 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Description

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 95203

Summary:
The Coder II – Ambulatory Surgery role is responsible for the accurate assignment of ICD and CPT coding of diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records in the Ambulatory Surgery setting of a Level 1 Trauma Facility and Teaching Hospital. This position performs complex surgical coding in support of specialty or multi-specialty physician practices and OPPS and CAH hospitals.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Associate’s Degree in a science field preferred with completion of an accredited program through AHIMA or AAPC.
• License/Certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-H, CASCC or CIRCC credential required.
• Experience: Two years of multi-specialty, preferably surgical coding experience, with CPT/ICD-CM/HCPCS/modifier coding for physician professional charges and a minimum of two years of experience in an acute care facility as a Clinical Coder II or equivalent required. Required experience coding Surgical Observations, ASU, Professional Surgical CPT's or any combination of these areas. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Coder I – Ambulatory Surgery role.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Level 1 Trauma Facility coding experience. This position performs complex surgical coding in support of specialty or multi-specialty physician practices and OPPS and CAH hospitals. Single Path Coding experience preferred.

#LIRemote

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $29.45to $39.84 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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