Outpatient Coding Specialist — Remote Options

Pullman Regional Hospital; Pullman (WA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

HSA & Paid Leave Time

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Pullman Regional Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist to perform thorough medical record review, abstract data, and apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes, helping reduce accounts receivable days. You will enter coded information into the EMR and stay current with coding guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma and outpatient coding experience, with AHIMA/AAPC credentials preferred. Remote work may be considered; schedule is Mon-Fri, 8am–5pm in our region.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AHIMA/AAPC credential (CPC/CCS/COC) preferred or required.
• Minimum of one year experience in outpatient coding.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT coding.
• Strong communication and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign and sequence diagnosis and procedure codes while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines.
• Review and interpret the electronic patient health information to determine appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes.
• Enter all coded/abstracted information into the electronic medical record system.
• Maintain understanding of coding classifications, anatomy, physiology, terminology, and payer policies.
• Manage unbilled coding reports to support cash flow.
• Stay current with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT updates via training and clinics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Typing skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) / CCS / COC (AHIMA/AAPC)

Tools

Encoder software

Coding applications/tools

Job description

Pullman Regional Hospital is seeking a Coding Specialist to perform thorough medical record review, abstract data, and apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes, helping reduce accounts receivable days. You will enter coded information into the EMR and stay current with coding guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma and outpatient coding experience, with AHIMA/AAPC credentials preferred. Remote work may be considered; schedule is Mon-Fri, 8am–5pm in our region.