Facility Coder Outpatient Complex

Banner Health; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Facility Coder Outpatient Complex to join their Revenue Cycle team. This fully remote position involves coding and abstracting complex surgical and observation care services, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in outpatient coding, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of outpatient complex coding experience in an acute care setting.
• Proficiency in ICD CM/PCS and CPT4 coding systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records and accurately code diagnostic and procedural information.
• Abstract clinical diagnoses and procedures, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and professional standards.

Skills

ICD CM/PCS coding principles

CPT4 coding principles

Compliance with coding guidelines

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Specialized training or associate’s degree in healthcare

Certification such as CCS, COC, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA

Tools

Standard office and coding software

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Estimated Pay Range: $25.54 - $38.30 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

Department Name: Revenue Cycle

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Revenue Cycle

This is a fully remote position available in specific states. The hours are flexible, generally any 8-hour period between 7am – 7pm, Monday - Friday, with an emphasis on production. A coding assessment will be required after a successful interview.

Position Summary

This role involves coding and abstracting outpatient complex surgical and observation acute care services across Banner hospitals, including high-complexity accounts. Responsibilities include reviewing health records, assigning codes using ICD CM/PCS and CPT4 systems, and ensuring compliance with all coding guidelines and regulations.

Core Functions

1. Analyze medical records and accurately code diagnostic and procedural information.
2. Abstract clinical diagnoses and procedures, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
3. Maintain compliance with all regulatory and professional standards.
4. Mentor less experienced staff and act as a subject matter expert when needed.
5. Work independently within set rules, interpreting complex coding guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent, with specialized training or an associate’s degree in healthcare.
• Certification such as CCS, COC, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA, active with AHIMA or AAPC.
• Two or more years of outpatient complex coding experience in an acute care setting.
• Proficiency in ICD CM/PCS, CPT4 coding principles, and coding systems.
• Ability to work remotely with standard office and coding software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in large, multi-system healthcare organizations.