Remote Outpatient Coding Specialist (CPC/CCS-P)

Singing River Health System; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking an Outpatient Coding Specialist to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT procedures, and ensure compliant, accurate coding. This role requires medical terminology knowledge and coding certification or coursework.

Responsibilities include querying physicians for clarification, abstracting data, and providing coding guidance to clinicians. Remote Mississippi work is available with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and coding (ICD-9/10-CM and CPT).
• Certifications in coding (CPC/COC/CCS-P or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical records and charges for outpatient coding accuracy.
• Identify diagnosis codes and CPT procedures per ICD-10-CM guidelines.
• Abstract information, query physicians for clarification when needed, ensure compliance.
• Provide training and guidance on coding to physicians and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology & CPT/ICD-10-CM coursework

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Keyboard proficiency

Job description

Singing River Health System is seeking an Outpatient Coding Specialist to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT procedures, and ensure compliant, accurate coding. This role requires medical terminology knowledge and coding certification or coursework.

Responsibilities include querying physicians for clarification, abstracting data, and providing coding guidance to clinicians. Remote Mississippi work is available with standard daytime hours.