Remote Outpatient Coder - ICD-10/CPT Expert

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System; Alamogordo (NM); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System seeks an Outpatient Coder to ensure accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT coding across outpatient encounters in a remote setting.

The role requires reviewing clinical documentation, abstracting data into CHRISTUS Health EMR systems, and maintaining a coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher. Collaboration with Admitting, Charging, and HIM teams is essential to minimize denials and support compliant billing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AHIMA accredited coding program preferred.
• Outpatient coding experience in acute care appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes for diagnoses and procedures according to ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines.
• Abstract data into CHRISTUS Health EMR systems from source docs.
• Collaborate with Admitting, Charging, Patient Financial Services, HIM and others to resolve issues and reduce denials.
• Query providers for missing/unclear documentation with HIM/CDI teams.
• Maintain coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher and meet productivity standards.
• Participate in internal and external audit discussions.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Remote work in independent setting

Education

High school diploma

Health Informatics/Health Information Management or AHIMA coding certificate

Job description

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System seeks an Outpatient Coder to ensure accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT coding across outpatient encounters in a remote setting.

The role requires reviewing clinical documentation, abstracting data into CHRISTUS Health EMR systems, and maintaining a coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher. Collaboration with Admitting, Charging, and HIM teams is essential to minimize denials and support compliant billing.