Facility Coder Outpatient Complex

Banner Health; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Facility Coder Outpatient Complex. This fully remote role requires expertise in outpatient complex coding, ensuring accurate diagnoses and procedural coding in compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in ICD-10CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, with flexible hours and a supportive training environment.

Qualifications

• Requires two or more years of outpatient complex experience in an acute care setting.
• Certification such as CCS, COC, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA required.

Responsibilities

• Provides coding and abstracting for outpatient complex surgical and observation acute care services.
• Analyzes medical information and accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information.

Skills

ICD-10CM

ICD-10-PCS

CPT4

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree

Job description

Join to apply for the Facility Coder Outpatient Complex role at Banner Health

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

Department Name:
Work Shift: Day
Job Category: Revenue Cycle

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 identified. 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 and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WA, WI & WY.

The hours are flexible as we have remote Coders across the Nation. Generally any 8 hour period between 7am – 7pm, Monday - Friday, can work, with production being the greatest emphasis.

A Coding Assessment will be given after a successful interview to be completed within 48 hours.

Position Summary: This position provides coding and abstracting for a full range of outpatient complex surgical and observation acute care services at all Banner hospitals. Reviews health record documentation and assigns diagnoses and/or surgical procedure codes on all outpatient complex records using ICD CM/PCS and CPT4 coding classification systems. Completes APC assignment on outpatient complex records as appropriate. Ensures ethical and accurate coding in accordance with all regulatory requirements and nationally recognized coding guidelines.

Core Functions include analyzing medical information, accurately coding diagnostic and procedural information, abstracting clinical diagnoses, providing quality coding, and possibly mentoring less experienced staff members. Works under general supervision, addressing complex coding matters independently.

Minimum Qualifications include a high school diploma/GED or equivalent, specialized training, and certification such as CCS, COC, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA. Requires two or more years of outpatient complex experience in an acute care setting, with demonstrated knowledge of ICD CM/PCS, CPT4 coding principles, and competencies.

Preferred Qualifications include an Associates degree or equivalent experience, prior experience in large healthcare organizations, and additional related education or experience.

Anticipated Closing Date: 2025-09-09

EEO Statement: Supports a drug-free work environment and promotes diversity and inclusion.