Oct 26, 2026
Outpatient Coder
- Cortex Consultants LLC
- Remote (United States)
- $25.00 - $28.00 hourly
Contract
(CPC) Certified Professional Coder
(CCS) Certified Coding Specialist
(CCS-P) Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based
(RHIT) Registered Health Information Technician
(RHIA) Registered Health Information Administrator
Job Description
Position : Medical Coder
Location : Remote - USA
What you'll do
- Accurately assign ICD-10 CM, E/M, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and units based on documentation.
- Adhere to systems and standards required in multi-specialty medical coding encounters, including Outpatient, Emergency Room, Surgery, Inpatient facilities, Inpatient Professional Rounds, and others.
- Process encounters within required SLA on contract with deficiencies identified escalated as necessary.
- Review and respond to each audit within set time window, with corrections made immediately after final adjudication.
- Complete training on all government systems, including all annual and short notice training.
- Meet or surpass weekly Productivity and Quality targets.
- Coordinate and collaborate with team members and follow directions provided by the Site Manager/Project Manager.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or higher degree.
- Active coding certification credentials from AHIMA or AAPC such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, RHIA, or RHIT. Initial and annual proof of active certification is required. Must be ICD-10 certified.
- 3+ years of experience with medical coding, re-coding, abstraction, analysis, and assembly of medical record data.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain minimum accuracy rating of 97%
- Current on required training and certification requirements.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, Teams and others.
- Ability to work in a private and secure area while protecting PHI/PII and meeting HIPAA requirements.
- Experience in multiple specialties including Behavioral Health, Cardiology, ER, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious disease, Internal medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, OB/Gyn surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Orthopedic surgery, Outpatient, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sleep medicine, Transplant surgery, or Vascular surgery.
Required Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Minimum Education
High School
Minimum Experience Required
2-4 years
Required Travel
No required travel
Applicant Location
US residents only
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