Remote Outpatient Coder — ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Franklin (TN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks an Outpatient Coder to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient services, including ED visits, surgeries, and interventional procedures.

You will review records to ensure compliant coding, collaborate with CDI and billing teams, and help maintain data integrity while meeting regulatory requirements such as LCD/NCD. HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in HIM, Medical Coding, or related field preferred.
• 1 year coding certification in Health Information Management preferred; 1-3 years outpatient coding experience in acute care setting required.
• Experience coding ED visits, outpatient procedures, interventional radiology, and ambulatory surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code outpatient records with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS per regulations.
• Review records and assign codes for ED visits, surgeries, and imaging.
• Resolve edits and denials while maintaining compliance.
• Collaborate with CDI and billing teams; ensure data integrity.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy targets (e.g., 95% coding accuracy).

Skills

ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication & collaboration

Problem solving

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Associate degree in HIM/Medical Coding or related field

One year coding certification (preferred)

Tools

3M coding software

Meditech

Epic

Cerner

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks an Outpatient Coder to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient services, including ED visits, surgeries, and interventional procedures.

You will review records to ensure compliant coding, collaborate with CDI and billing teams, and help maintain data integrity while meeting regulatory requirements such as LCD/NCD. HIPAA compliance is essential.