Remote Outpatient Coder – ICD-10 & Reimbursement Specialist

Rochester Regional Health; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an experienced Coder - Outpatient to join the Coding/Clinical Documentation department. This full-time, remote-friendly role focuses on accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for outpatient charts and supports billing and compliance processes.

Responsibilities include auditing documentation, resolving coding errors, and collaborating with physicians and quality staff to optimize reimbursement while maintaining AHIMA standards.

Qualifications

• AS: Health Information Management degree required.
• Certification in coding (e.g., CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA) preferred or required.
• For Homecare, HCS-D certification within 16 months.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to AHIMA coding guidelines and updates. Performs detailed review of inpatient records to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.
• Uses Care Connect, UDS, Clintegrity to obtain codes and DRG assignments.
• Assists physicians and staff with coding queries to improve documentation and reimbursement.

Education

AS: Health Information Management (Required)

Tools

Care Connect

UDS

Clintegrity

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an experienced Coder - Outpatient to join the Coding/Clinical Documentation department. This full-time, remote-friendly role focuses on accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for outpatient charts and supports billing and compliance processes.

Responsibilities include auditing documentation, resolving coding errors, and collaborating with physicians and quality staff to optimize reimbursement while maintaining AHIMA standards.