Remote Outpatient Coder: ICD-10-CM & CPT Expert

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a skilled Outpatient Coder to maintain high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for a variety of outpatient encounters. You will review clinical documentation, abstract data into CHRISTUS Health EHRs, and ensure 95%+ accuracy while collaborating with HIM, charging, and education teams.

Remote work is available, with standard full-time hours. Requirements include a high school diploma and preferred AHIMA certificate or HIM degree; 2 years outpatient coding experience in acute

Qualifications

• Two years of outpatient coding experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM/CPT codes for outpatient encounters per official guidelines.
• Abstract data accurately into CHRISTUS Health EHR systems.
• Review clinical documentation to ensure coding accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain 95%+ coding accuracy and meet productivity standards.
• Query providers for missing or unclear documentation.
• Participate in internal and external audit discussions.

Education

Health Informatics / HIM degree or AHIMA coding certificate

Job description

CHRISTUS Health seeks a skilled Outpatient Coder to maintain high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for a variety of outpatient encounters. You will review clinical documentation, abstract data into CHRISTUS Health EHRs, and ensure 95%+ accuracy while collaborating with HIM, charging, and education teams.

Remote work is available, with standard full-time hours. Requirements include a high school diploma and preferred AHIMA certificate or HIM degree; 2 years outpatient coding experience in acute