Outpatient Coding Specialist - Remote

Broward Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Broward Health is seeking an experienced Outpatient Coder with specialized knowledge of Ambulatory Surgery and Observation coding for a remote role within Florida.

The ideal candidate will review medical records to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for outpatient encounters, ensure proper billing, compliance, and adherence to regulatory guidelines and Broward Health policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient coding
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4
• Familiarity with ambulatory surgery coding
• Understanding of medical necessity requirements
• Experience with NCCI edits and coding rules

Responsibilities

• Code ambulatory surgery cases and related services.
• Code observation encounters with accurate diagnosis sequencing.
• Ensure documentation supports coding and billing.
• Apply coding guidelines and organizational policies.

Skills

Outpatient coding

Ambulatory surgery coding

Documentation review

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Health Information Management

Coding training program

Tools

CPC

CCS

RHIA

RHIT

Job description

Summary

Reviews medical record documentation to assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and CPT-4 codes for outpatient encounters to ensure proper coding billing and compliance. Codes according to regulatory guidelines as well as organizational policies.

Job Posting: Outpatient Coding Specialist – REMOTE (MUST RESIDE IN FL)

Broward Health Corporate ISC

Shift: Shift 1

FTE: 0.010000

Requisition: 34527

Summary

Reviews medical record documentation to assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and CPT-4 codes for outpatient encounters to ensure proper coding billing and compliance. Codes according to regulatory guidelines as well as organizational policies.

Position Type

Per Diem (Pool)

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Outpatient Coder with specialized knowledge of Ambulatory Surgery and Observation coding.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of outpatient hospital services ambulatory surgical procedures observation stays and applicable reimbursement regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Code ambulatory surgery cases including surgical procedures diagnostic services and applicable ancillary services.


• Code observation encounters ensuring accurate diagnosis sequencing and appropriate reporting of services.


• Apply National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits modifiers and other applicable coding rules.


• Review documentation for completeness medical necessity and coding accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience:


• One year Outpatient coding experience withing the prior three years in an acute care facility or ambulator surgery center.


• Education:




• Associate's degree in Health Information Management or successful completion of a Technical School Coding Training Program required.




• Certifications (Preferred):




• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) upon hire is preferred.

Visit us online at www.BrowardHealth.org or contact Talent Acquisition

• Bonus Exclusions may apply in accordance with policy HR-004-026

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