HIM Outpatient Coder, Remote, 7a-330p

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an outpatient coder to review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to accurately assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes and modifiers for billing, reporting, research, and regulatory compliance.

The position covers care in the ED, Same Day Surgeries, Ancillary, Oncology, Outpatient Rehab, Outpatient Psychiatric, and Interventional Radiology, ensuring precise coding across services.

Qualifications

• Must have training in medical coding principles and guidelines.
• Experience with outpatient coding and reimbursement processes preferred.
• Familiarity with ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, and modifier usage in billing contexts.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results for accurate code assignment.
• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes and modifiers for billing and compliance.
• Code across departments including ED, SDS, ANC, ONC, Outpatient Rehab, Outpatient Psychiatric, and IVR.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT/HCPCS coding

Auditing

Education

RHIA/RHIT certification

Tools

EHR

Job description

Job Description:
The outpatient coder is responsible for thorough review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results applicable to abstract data and appropriately assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes and modifiers for billing and reimbursement, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. This position commits to accurate medical coding for account types and/or service rendered to patients in the emergency department (ED), Same Day Surgeries (SDS), Ancillary (ANC), Oncology (ONC), Outpatient Rehab, Outpatient Psychiatric, and Interventional Radiology (IVR).