Outpatient Medical Coder | Professional Fee Coder | Pro Fee Coder | Medical Coder | Patient Records Abstractor
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Sacramento, CA | Day Shift | 13 Weeks Contract with possible extension
Total Positions - 7
The hospital is seeking an experienced Senior Outpatient Medical Coder to join a centralized clinic coding unit supporting a high-volume, multispecialty outpatient environment. This role focuses on professional fee, technical fee, surgical, and resident coding , with a strong emphasis on compliance, data quality, and reimbursement accuracy.
Position Highlights
Pay Rate: $54.43/hour
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Day Shift, 5x8
Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Duration: 13 weeks with possible extension
Start Date: January 19, 2026
Required Certification
AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based (CCS-P)
AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Required Specialty Experience
Radiology (all modalities)
Internal Medicine (all specialties including HemOnc, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Pulmonary, and others)
Pediatrics (all specialties)
Outpatient office services, including E/M and in-office procedures
Strong multispecialty outpatient E/M and professional fee coding experience in both hospital-based clinic and freestanding clinic settings
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the incumbent independently performs coding of patient records to support accurate physician, technical, supply, surgical, and resident billing and reimbursement while ensuring full compliance. Work is performed in a centralized clinic coding unit and may include two or more of the following: professional fees, technical fees, multispecialty coding, surgical coding, and resident staff coding.
The role requires reviewing provider documentation prior to charge submission, identifying all billable services, resolving documentation discrepancies with providers, entering charges into online systems, managing workqueues, and performing charge reconciliation.
Key Responsibilities
Review, Abstract, and Code Outpatient Records (80%)
Review outpatient medical records and abstract medical, surgical, laboratory, pharmacy, technical, provider, demographic, and social data
Distinguish billable services performed by providers, residents, interns, and other staff
Identify, sequence, and code all diagnoses and procedures impacting reimbursement accurately and ethically
Research and assign correct codes for new diagnoses and procedures
Assign Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels using current guidelines
Process APC charges using APC grouper tools
Apply professional and technical coding guidelines
Assign appropriate modifiers for both professional and technical services
Query providers for clarification of conflicting, ambiguous, or missing documentation
Apply state, federal, and internal coding and compliance guidelines
Clinical Charge Entry (15%)
Enter charges into designated charge entry systems within established standards
Perform charge reconciliation and manage assigned workqueues
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Attend mandatory coder education and training sessions
Perform other duties as assigned
Systems & Applications Experience
Epic Charge Capture
EMR systems
Mainframe applications
Quantim
Citrix
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Internet Explorer
HIPAA Disclosure systems
Required Knowledge & Skills
Ability to apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines for single and multiple diagnoses and procedures coding
Strong proficiency in E/M level assignment using current guidelines
Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes
Ability to communicate clinical and technical billing information effectively to providers and clinical staff
Strong time management skills with the ability to meet productivity and quality standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Adherence to AHIMA Code of Ethics and all compliance standards related to fraud and abuse
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