Medical Coder - Outpatient Coding

Job Posting

Medical Coder-Outpatient is responsible for reviewing and coding outpatient medical records and documentation for healthcare services rendered. This role ensures that all diagnoses, procedures, and services provided in an outpatient setting are accurately coded using standardized coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS). The coder will ensure compliance with insurance requirements, governmental regulations, and industry standards to facilitate correct reimbursement and support the accurate billing process.

Job Category : Clerical and Customer Service

Organization : Rev Cycle - Outpatient

Location / s : Jackson Medical Mall

Job Title : Medical Coder - Outpatient Coding

Job Summary :

Medical Coder-Outpatient is responsible for reviewing and coding outpatient medical records and documentation for healthcare services rendered. This role ensures that all diagnoses, procedures, and services provided in an outpatient setting are accurately coded using standardized coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS). The coder will ensure compliance with insurance requirements, governmental regulations, and industry standards to facilitate correct reimbursement and support the accurate billing process.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required :

High school diploma / GED

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration Required :

N / A

Preferred Qualifications :

Associate's degree in health information management or medical coding and experience in medical coding or healthcare billing.

One of the following medical coding certifications from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is preferred post-hire within one (1) year :

• Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-Based (CCS-P)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC-A)
• Any Physician specialty certification from AAPC
• Prior coding experience and AHIMA or AAPC certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of electronic coding systems. Proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems; strong knowledge of outpatient healthcare services and procedures. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing medical records and assigning correct codes.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals, insurance providers, and internal departments. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software.

Responsibilities :

Environmental and Physical Demands :

Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, no handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal / clinical nature, constant work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting / carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting / carrying up to 25 pounds, no lifting / carrying up to 50 pounds, no lifting / carrying up to 75 pounds, no lifting / carrying up to 100 pounds, no lifting / carrying 100 pounds or more, occasional climbing, no crawling, occasional crouching / stooping, occasional driving, no kneeling, occasional pushing / pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (Occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type : Full time

FLSA Designation / Job Exempt : No

Pay Class : Hourly

FTE % : 100

Work Shift : Day

Benefits Eligibility : Grant Funded : No

Job Posting Date : 07 / 16 / 2025

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified) : 07 / 20 / 2025