Outpatient SDS Coder

e4health

. Accurately abstract data into client electronic medical record systems .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding with a focus on ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines, ensuring high accuracy and productivity in data abstraction and entry. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for effective interaction with clinical teams and documentation improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AHIMA Coding CredentialAAPC Coding CredentialICD-10-CM CodingCPT CodingHCPCS Coding

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Hard Skills

Data AbstractionCoding AccuracyCharge EntryClinical Documentation ImprovementStatistical Reporting

Soft Skills

CollaborationAnalytic SkillsProblem-SolvingTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record SystemsClient Information Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

AHIMA Coding CredentialAAPC Coding Credential

Industry Keywords

Trauma Level 1 ExperienceAcademic Teaching Facility ExperienceCMS DirectivesAMA CPT GuidelinesProductivity Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accurately abstract data into client electronic medical record systems
Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes, and modifiers to facility-based Ancillary, Emergency Department, Observation, and/or Outpatient Surgery accounts
Abstract and enter coded data and/or charges for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
Query physicians to clarify conflicting, imprecise, incomplete, ambiguous, or inconsistent clinical information
Communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel
Coordinate with Clinical Documentation Improvement and/or Revenue Cycle teams for account follow-up and reconciliation
Maintain required productivity and quality requirements
Maintain coding credential requirements
Perform data entry of required abstracted patient information into client information systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential
Minimum 3 years’ coding experience
Trauma Level 1 experience required
Academic Teaching facility experience required
Knowledge of Official ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Guidelines for Coding
Knowledge of AMA CPT Guidelines
Knowledge of CMS directives
Ability to maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95% or better
Ability to meet productivity standards
Strong collaboration, analytic, problem-solving, interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to self-motivate and self-direct
Strong time management and organizational skills
Commitment and adherence to company Core Values
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
PTO policy
Remote work in a home office environment