Remote Outpatient Coder – Accurate Billing & Coding

Lake Region Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

HSAs and FSAs

401k plan

EAP, life and disability coverage

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Legal services

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation is seeking an Outpatient Coder to join the Health Information Management Department in Fergus Falls, MN. The role focuses on accurate outpatient coding using CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS to support billing and compliance.

The position offers 80 hours biweekly, day shifts, with options for remote or on-site work in Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Compensation ranges hourly from $22.38 to $31.80 depending on experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

• Education/skills: Associates, vocational, or Bachelor's in HIM preferred.
• RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS-P, or AHIMA/AAPC cert preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and outpatient coding (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS).
• Ophthalmology coding experience preferred.
• Proficient verbal and written communication.
• One+ year of medical coding experience required.
• Proficient computer/keyboard skills.
• Must pass pre-employment health screening.
• Must be able to attend on-site per schedule.

Responsibilities

• Audit CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes for accuracy per third party requirements.
• Communicate with medical staff to obtain information for accurate coding.
• Interpret medical records to extract information for coding.
• Maintain knowledge of CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS and updates.
• Perform miscellaneous office duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Proficient communication

Detail oriented

Medical terminology

Education

Associates degree in Health Information Management

Vocational degree in Health Information Management

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

RHIA/RHIT/CPC/CCS-P or AHIMA/AAPC certification

Job description

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation is seeking an Outpatient Coder to join the Health Information Management Department in Fergus Falls, MN. The role focuses on accurate outpatient coding using CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS to support billing and compliance.

The position offers 80 hours biweekly, day shifts, with options for remote or on-site work in Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Compensation ranges hourly from $22.38 to $31.80 depending on experience and internal equity.