Outpatient Surgery & Observation Coder

DaMar Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KODE is seeking an Outpatient Surgery and Observation Coder to review facility records and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes for same-day surgery and observation accounts. This role requires accuracy and independence, with a focus on timely updates and high-quality coding outputs.

Candidates should have 3+ years of outpatient coding experience, AHIMA/AAPC credentials, and a solid grasp of coding guidelines and EMR systems. Join a team dedicated to coding excellence and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus completion of a coding certification program.
• Associates or Bachelors in Health Information Management or similar preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of outpatient coding experience supporting hospital facility coding.
• ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS experience required.
• Coding credential from AHIMA/AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews outpatient records to assign ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes for same day surgery and observation.
• Meets and exceeds productivity and quality standards (target is 6.25/hour – SDS, 3.5/hour – OBS).
• Updates charges (as needed) and processes records promptly.
• Reviews tasks and corrects codes as necessary.

Skills

Coding guidelines knowledge

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Medical coding expertise

Education

High School Diploma / GED + coding certification

AS/BS in Health Information Management

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Coding systems knowledge

Job description

Outpatient Surgery And Observation Coder

We're coding rebels with a cause. KODE is a health-tech company developed by medical coders for medical coders looking to change the way things are done in the industry. Our company may be young but we're growing rapidly. That also means we're not buried in outdated policies and bureaucracies. Coders play a critical role in healthcare, but have you ever felt like you're just a cog in the machine? At KODE there are no cogs, there are people. We aren't looking for a coder to fill an open position simply. We're looking for a new teammate passionate about professional coding who wants to join our collective mission to be awesome.We're serious about two things: coding and treating you like the professional you are. If this intrigues you, please keep reading.

About This Role

The Outpatient Surgery and Observation Coder reviews facility outpatient surgery medical records and facility observation records. The coder works independently is responsible for assigning diagnosis and procedure codes (including observation hours and injections/infusions as necessary) with a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews outpatient medical records to assign ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes accurately for same day surgery and observation accounts
• Meets and exceeds productivity and quality standards (target is 6.25/hour – SDS, 3.5/hour – OBS)
• Updates charges (as needed) and processes the records in a timely manner
• Reviews tasks and corrects codes as necessary

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Required with completion of a coding certification program
• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management or similar preferred
• Minimum 3 years of outpatient coding experience supporting hospital facility coding
• ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS experience required
• Coding credential required from AHIMA/AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS)

Additional Skills & Abilities:

• Has working knowledge of coding guidelines
• Ability to use independent judgment to manage and impart confidential information
• Advanced knowledge of medical coding, electronic medical record systems, and coding systems
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and policy compliance issues related to medical coding and documentation
• Knowledge of current and developing issues and trends in medical coding diagnosis and procedure code assignment