Medical Coder-Outpatient

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 3,031,000 - 4,684,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Medical Coder-Outpatient to review and code outpatient records, ensuring accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures to support proper reimbursement.

The role requires a high school diploma/GED and 1 year of medical coding experience, with AHIMA/AAPC certification or pursuing it. Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and EHR systems is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of medical coding experience.
• AHIMA or AAPC outpatient coding certifications (RHIT/RHIA/COC/CIC/CCA/CCS/CCS-A/CCS-P/CPC) required.
• Preferred: Associate degree in health information management or medical coding.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with regulations, payer policies, and guidelines.
• Work with billing teams to prepare and submit claims, resolving coding-related denials.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure proper code assignment.
• Stay current on coding updates and payer requirements.
• Demonstrate effective communication via telephone and email with Hospital Coder and management.
• Demonstrate effective use of required software.

Skills

ICD-10 proficiency

CPT proficiency

HCPCS proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Coding software

Education

RHIT

RHIA

COC

CIC

CCA

CCS/CCS-A

CCS-P

CPC/CPC-A

Any Physician specialty certification from AAPC

Associate degree in health information management or medical coding

Tools

Coding software

Job description

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.

Thank you,

Human Resources

Important Applications Instructions:

Job Requisition ID:

R00053781

Job Category:

Clerical and Customer Service

Organization:

Rev Cycle - HIM HB Coding

Location/s:

UMMC Medical Tower

Job Title:

Medical Coder-Outpatient

Job Summary:

Medical Coder-Outpatient is responsible for reviewing and coding outpatient medical records and documentation for healthcare services rendered. This role ensures that all diagnoses, procedures, and services provided in an outpatient setting are accurately coded using standardized coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS). The coder will ensure compliance with insurance requirements, governmental regulations, and industry standards to facilitate correct reimbursement and support the accurate billing process.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required:

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of medical coding experience.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration Required:

One of the following medical coding certifications from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC):

• Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS or CCS-A)

• Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-Based (CCS-P)

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC-A)

• Any Physician specialty certification from AAPC

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's degree in health information management or medical coding.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of electronic coding systems. Proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems; strong knowledge of outpatient healthcare services and procedures. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing medical records and assigning correct codes.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals, insurance providers, and internal departments. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software.

Responsibilities:

• Review outpatient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with regulations, payer policies, and guidelines.
• Work with billing teams to prepare and submit claims, resolving any coding-related denials.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure proper code assignment.
• Stay current on coding updates and payer requirements.
• Demonstrative effective communication and response using systems available to both the Hospital Coder and management through telephone and email communication.
• Demonstrate effective use of required software.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Environmental and Physical Demands:

Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, no handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduledhours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to100 pounds, no lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more, occasional climbing, no crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, no kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking.(Occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

09/23/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):