Hospital Outpatient Coder II

HCA Healthcare

. Accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers for outpatient hospital encounters .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $30 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding for outpatient encounters, ensuring compliance with medical coding policies while maintaining high accuracy and productivity standards. Strong organizational and communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with clinical teams and documentation improvement efforts.

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ICD-10-CM CodingCPT CodingHCPCS CodingCertified Physician Coder (CPC)Encoder and EMR Experience

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Hard Skills

Medical CodingDiagnosis CodingProcedure CodingData AbstractionDocumentation Improvement

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Industry Keywords

Outpatient CodingClinical DocumentationRevenue IntegrityDNFB ManagementMedical Terminology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers for outpatient hospital encounters
Code Emergency Room, Outpatient in a bed, Same day medical, and Same day surgical records
Send queries to physicians or hospital staff to ensure proper documentation and code assignment
Meet or exceed established quality and productivity benchmarks
Assist in managing DNFB to minimize uncoded days
Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement, billing, and revenue integrity teams
Identify documentation gaps and escalate when clarification is needed
Contact providers and staff to obtain missing documentation and reduce DNFB accounts
Abstract data with high accuracy according to established policy
Promote a collaborative coding environment and adapt to changing department demands
Ensure compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines
Maintain coding credentials and current knowledge of outpatient coding changes
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Certified Physician coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) preferred
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Keen attention to detail
Proper phone and email etiquette
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity and quality standards
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS
Knowledge and experience using an encoder and EMR required
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to interact effectively with other staff members
Ability to lift 15 lbs. from floor to waist and 10 lbs. at waist level and above
Accurate near vision, far vision, depth perception, and hearing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance, including Voluntary Life Spouse, Voluntary Life Employee, and Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program