Remote Outpatient Coding Specialist - Ambulatory Surgery

Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC); United States; Remote; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward Health is seeking an experienced Outpatient Coder for a remote-per-diem role requiring residence in Florida. The position focuses on ambulatory surgery, observation coding, and related reimbursement regulations within outpatient hospital services.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of outpatient coding experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting, with an Associate degree in Health Information Management or equivalent coding program. Professional certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• One year outpatient coding experience in an acute care facility or ambulatory surgery center.
• Associate degree in Health Information Management or completion of a coding program.
• CPC/CCS/RHIA/RHIT certifications preferred on hire.

Responsibilities

• Code ambulatory surgery cases including surgical procedures and diagnostic/ancillary services.
• Code observation encounters with accurate diagnosis sequencing and reporting.
• Apply NCCI edits, modifiers, and applicable coding rules.
• Review documentation for medical necessity and coding accuracy.

Skills

Ambulatory coding

Medical terminology

NCCI edits

Documentation review

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Coding certificate program

Job description

Broward Health is seeking an experienced Outpatient Coder for a remote-per-diem role requiring residence in Florida. The position focuses on ambulatory surgery, observation coding, and related reimbursement regulations within outpatient hospital services.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of outpatient coding experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting, with an Associate degree in Health Information Management or equivalent coding program. Professional certifications are preferred.