CSI is partnering with a leading healthcare organization to hire a Remote Outpatient Ancillary Coder to support outpatient coding and revenue cycle operations. This role is responsible for assigning accurate diagnosis codes, resolving claim edits and denials, and ensuring timely, compliant billing across outpatient, ancillary laboratory, and diagnostic services. The ideal candidate will have strong coding expertise, a detailed understanding of medical billing workflows, and a commitment to accuracy and quality. Hours: 40 hours/week
Location: Remote
Pay: $25-35/hr. based on relevant experience, education, and credentials
Position Type: W-2 Consultant What you'll do:
- Assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for outpatient, ancillary laboratory, and diagnostic services
- Review medical documentation to ensure coding accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines
- Troubleshoot and resolve SVC (Simple Visit Coding) errors to prevent billing delays and improve workflow efficiency
- Review, investigate, and resolve claim edits and denials while identifying root causes and corrective actions
- Conduct coding quality reviews and audits as assigned
- Maintain current knowledge of coding regulations, payer requirements, and industry best practices
- Collaborate with Health Information Management (HIM), Patient Financial Services, Registration, Revenue Integrity, Case Management, and other Revenue Cycle departments
- Support process improvement initiatives focused on coding accuracy, claim quality, and reimbursement optimization
- Maintain confidentiality and security of protected health information
- Perform additional duties as assigned
What we're looking for: - RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, or equivalent coding certification
- Strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and E/M coding guidelines
- Understanding of medical billing, claims processing, claim edits, and denial management
- Experience coding outpatient, ancillary, laboratory, and diagnostic services
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to coding accuracy and compliance
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and meet deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nite to Have: - Prior hospital-based outpatient coding experience
- Experience resolving claim edits, denials, and billing exceptions
- Knowledge of revenue cycle operations and revenue integrity processes
- Experience participating in coding audits and quality improvement initiatives
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and coding/billing software platforms
Who Should Apply? This role is ideal for an experienced outpatient coder who enjoys combining coding expertise with revenue cycle problem-solving. Successful candidates are detail-oriented, self-directed, and motivated by ensuring accurate claims and timely reimbursement while collaborating across multiple healthcare departments.
About Us The CSI Companies is a leading staffing and recruiting firm, providing healthcare organizations with highly skilled professionals since 1994. We have been recognized as a "Best of Staffing" award winner for over a decade, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional talent to leading healthcare organizations. For consideration, please submit your resume with relevant experience. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Benefits Offered: - Weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage
- Paid Training
- Opportunity for advancement upon performance and availability
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