Remote Outpatient Coder – ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS Specialist

Lake-Region-Healthcare; Fergus Falls (MN); Remote; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401k plan

EAP

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare is seeking an Outpatient Coder to join our Health Information Management Department. This role offers remote work options for candidates in Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota, with day shifts (80 hours biweekly) and an hourly wage range of $22.38–$31.80.

The ideal candidate will audit CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes, communicate with clinical staff, and interpret documentation to ensure accurate coding while maintaining per-hour productivity targets.

Qualifications

• Associates or higher degree in Health Information Management preferred.
• RHIA/RHIT/CPC/CCS-P or AHIMA/AAPC certification preferred.
• Knowledge of outpatient coding, CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and coding guidelines.
• One or more years of medical coding experience required.
• Proficient professional communication, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Audit charge tickets for accurate CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes per third party requirements.
• Communicate with medical staff to obtain information for accurate coding.
• Interpret medical records to extract necessary data for coding.
• Maintain knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS and coding guidelines; stay updated.
• Perform miscellaneous office duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Outpatient coding

CPT coding

ICD-10 knowledge

HCPCS knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication

Attention to detail

Auditing

Education

Associates, Vocational Degree, or Bachelor’s in Health Information Management

RHIA/RHIT/CPC/CCS-P or AHIMA/AAPC certificate preferred

Job description

Lake Region Healthcare is seeking an Outpatient Coder to join our Health Information Management Department. This role offers remote work options for candidates in Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota, with day shifts (80 hours biweekly) and an hourly wage range of $22.38–$31.80.

The ideal candidate will audit CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes, communicate with clinical staff, and interpret documentation to ensure accurate coding while maintaining per-hour productivity targets.