Coder Outpatient - Emergency Department

UCHealth; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking an experienced outpatient coder to assign codes for diagnoses and procedures across clinics. This 100% remote role supports in-state and out-of-state candidates, with pay per hour and experience-based advancement.

The position emphasizes accurate coding, ongoing education, and collaboration with department leadership to ensure compliant documentation and appropriate charges.

Qualifications

• Certified coding credentials required or in process.
• Experience with outpatient coding and medical records review preferred.
• Ability to interpret documentation and assign accurate codes.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records to determine diagnostic and procedural code assignments.
• Assigns charges for applicable clinics/departments as appropriate.
• Communicates with management on coding, compliance and documentation issues.
• Seeks clarification from providers to ensure accurate coding; pursue continuing education.
• Maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Skills

Certified Coding Specialist

Certified Professional Coder

Registered Health Information Tech

Certified Outpatient Coder

RHIA/RHIT/CCS credentialing within 1yr

AHIMA/AAPC coding certification

Coder proficiency

Detail orientation

Education

High School diploma or GED

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC/CPC-H within 1 year preferred

Job description

Description

• Location: UCHealth UCHlth Admin Lowry, US:CO:Denver
• Department: UCHlth Outpatient Coding 2
• Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $24.11 - $36.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is 100% remote. Eligible out-of-state candidates may be considered.

Summary

Assigns codes to medical diagnoses and procedures using appropriate coding classifications for assigned areas/record types.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records to determine all appropriate diagnostic and procedural code assignments using the appropriate classifications systems.
• Assigns charges for applicable clinics/departments as appropriate.
• Communicates with department manager/supervisor on coding, compliance and documentation issues.
• Seeks clarification from healthcare providers or other designated resources to ensure accurate and complete coding. Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities and by reviewing pertinent literature.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Credentials:

Essential

• Certified Coding Specialist
• Certified Professional Coder
• Reg Health Info Technician
• Certified Hospital Outpatient Coder
• Reg. Health Information Admin
• Certified Prof. Coder Apprentice
• CERT CODING SPEC-PHYSICIAN
• Certified Medical Coder
• Certified Coding Associate
• Certified Outpatient Coder
• Certified Ambulance Coder
• High School diploma GED.
• Preferred: Job related experience
• POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: One of the following: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC, CPC-H within 1 year from hire (new hire and transfers)
• Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC as determined at position level.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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