Facility Coder Outpatient Complex

Banner Health; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Facility Coder for outpatient complex coding. This fully remote role requires expertise in ICD-10CM and ICD-10-PCS, with responsibilities including coding, compliance, and mentoring. Flexible hours are offered, supporting a balanced work-life environment.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of outpatient complex coding experience required.
• Ability to work remotely with standard software.

Responsibilities

• Coding and abstracting outpatient complex surgical and observation acute care services.
• Reviewing health records and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines.
• Mentoring less experienced staff on complex coding issues.

Skills

ICD-10CM

ICD-10-PCS

Complex Coding

Consultation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Certification (CCS, COC, CPC, RHIT, RHIA)

Job description

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Looking for a motivated, experienced Outpatient | Acute Care | HIMS Complex Coder to join our talented Acute Care HIMS Coding Team. Candidate should have complex coding experience in acute care, all service lines including, but not limited to: General, Orthopedic, Urology/Gynecology, Cardiac, Spinal, etc. Must have ICD-10CM and ICD-10-PCS coding experience.

Our outpatient coding expectation is 1-2 charts per hour while maintaining an accuracy rate of 95% or higher. We use the number of accounts for specific patient types and specialties in combination with the Case Mix Index and case financial information to formulate performance to Banner standards, which are currently more stringent than most national standards. Meeting Accounts Receivable goals supports Banner Financial goals. You will be fully supported in training, including continued support throughout your career here!

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 given after a successful interview to be completed within 48 hours.

Position Summary: This role involves coding and abstracting outpatient complex surgical and observation acute care services across Banner hospitals, including high-acuity facilities. Responsibilities include reviewing health records, assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD CM/PCS and CPT4, completing APC assignments, and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.

Core Functions:

• Analyzing medical information, accurately coding diagnoses and procedures, and consulting with providers as needed.
• Abstracting clinical diagnoses and procedures, managing account statuses for documentation completion.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional coding standards.
• Mentoring less experienced staff and acting as a subject matter expert on complex coding issues.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, specialized training or an associate’s degree, certification (CCS, COC, CPC, RHIT, RHIA), two+ years of outpatient complex experience, and ability to work remotely with standard software.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, prior experience in large healthcare organizations.

Application deadline: 2025-09-09. Banner Health is an equal opportunity employer supporting a drug-free workplace and inclusive hiring practices.