HIM Coder - Outpatient II

Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital is seeking an Outpatient II Coder to translate clinical documentation into precise codes supporting care, compliance, and reimbursement.

Responsibilities include auditing outpatient records, applying ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS guidelines, and collaborating with clinicians to resolve discrepancies while maintaining data integrity and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Outpatient coding experience required or preferred (1 year).
• RHIA/RHIT eligible or certified.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient medical records and assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Apply current ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Ensure documentation supports assigned codes.
• Identify documentation and coding discrepancies.
• Collaborate with providers and other departments for clarification.
• Maintain coding accuracy, productivity, and compliance.
• Stay current with coding guidelines and regulatory changes.
• Protect patient information and confidentiality.

Skills

Outpatient coding

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Documentation accuracy

Regulatory awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate degree in HIT preferred

RHIA/RHIT eligible or certified

Tools

None

Job description

Health Information Management Coder - Outpatient II

Turn Clinical Documentation Into Accurate, Meaningful Data.

As an Outpatient Coder II, you'll use your coding expertise to accurately translate clinical documentation into the codes that support patient care, compliance, and reimbursement.

What You'll Do

• Review outpatient medical records and assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Apply current ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• Ensure documentation supports assigned codes.
• Identify documentation and coding discrepancies.
• Collaborate with providers and other departments when clarification is needed.
• Maintain coding accuracy, productivity, and compliance.
• Stay current with coding guidelines and regulatory changes.
• Protect patient information and maintain confidentiality.

What We're Looking For

• High School or Equivalanet (GED)
• Associate's degree in HIT preferred
• Outpatient coding experience required/preferred. (1 year)
• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) eligible or certified.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.

Pay & Benefits

$22.00 - $34.25 (Pay is based on experience)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career development opportunities
• Employee discount programs

Why Froedtert South?

Your coding expertise helps ensure accurate patient records, supports regulatory compliance, and connects clinical care to the revenue cycle.