Outpatient Coder

Cortex Consultants LLC; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortex Consultants LLC is seeking a Medical Coder for a remote USA role. You will assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with multi-specialty standards.

You must hold active AHIMA or AAPC credentials (e.g., CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, RHIT), have 3+ years of coding experience, and maintain HIPAA compliance. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet SLA targets are essential.

Qualifications

• Active coding certification from AHIMA or AAPC such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, or RHIT.
• 3+ years of medical coding experience.
• ICD-10 certified.
• Proof of active certification maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and units based on documentation.
• Adhere to multi-specialty coding standards across encounters (Outpatient, ER, Inpatient, etc.).
• Process encounters within SLA; escalate deficiencies as needed.
• Review audits within set time window and implement corrections.
• Complete government system training, including annual updates.
• Meet or exceed weekly productivity and quality targets.
• Coordinate with team and report to Site/Project Manager.

Skills

Medical coding

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

Windows

Office 365

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Position:Medical Coder

Location : Remote - USA

What you'll do

• Accurately assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and units based on documentation.
• Adhere to systems and standards required in multi-specialtymedical coding encounters, including Outpatient, Emergency Room, Surgery, Inpatient facilities, Inpatient Professional Rounds, and others.
• Process encounters within required SLA on contract with deficiencies identified escalated as necessary.
• Review and respond to each audit within set time window, with corrections made immediately after final adjudication.
• Complete training on all government systems, including all annual and short notice training.
• Meet or surpass weekly Productivity and Quality targets.
• Coordinate and collaborate with team members and follow directions provided by the Site Manager/Project Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher degree.
• Active coding certification credentials fromAHIMA or AAPC such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, or RHIT.Initial and annual proof of active certification is required. Must be ICD-10 certified.
• 3+ years of experience with medical coding, re-coding, abstraction, analysis, and assembly of medical record data.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain minimum accuracy rating of 97%
• Current on required training and certification requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Teams and others.
• Ability to work in a private and secure area while protecting PHI/PII and meeting HIPAA requirements.
• Experience in multiple specialties including Behavioral Health, Cardiology, ER, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious disease, Internal medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, OB/Gyn surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Orthopedic surgery, Outpatient, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sleep medicine, Transplant surgery, or Vascular surgery.