Remote Outpatient Coder (OBS/SDS) – CCS, 5+ yrs

e4health; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Outpatient Coder is responsible for accurately abstracting data into client EMR systems, following Official ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Guidelines. This is a remote PRN role requiring a CCS and 5+ years of coding experience, including Same-day surgery with Observation.

Maintains coding accuracy of 95%+ while meeting productivity standards and coordinating with Clinical Documentation Improvement and Revenue Cycle teams from a home office.

Qualifications

• CCS credential required.
• Surgical coding experience: Same day surgery including Observation.
• Minimum 5 years’ coding experience; Trauma Level 1 and Academic Teaching facility experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes and modifiers for facility-based accounts per workflow.
• Abstract and enter coded data for hospital statistics and reporting.
• Query physicians to clarify conflicting or incomplete information.
• Communicate documentation improvement opportunities to relevant teams.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement and Revenue Cycle teams.
• Maintain required productivity and quality targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Ethical judgment

Education

CCS credential

Job description

The Outpatient Coder is responsible for accurately abstracting data into client EMR systems, following Official ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Guidelines. This is a remote PRN role requiring a CCS and 5+ years of coding experience, including Same-day surgery with Observation.

Maintains coding accuracy of 95%+ while meeting productivity standards and coordinating with Clinical Documentation Improvement and Revenue Cycle teams from a home office.