Outpatient Coder II, HB Coding

Northwestern Medicine

. Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding, ensuring high accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations. Proficient in analyzing medical records and applying clinical knowledge to optimize coding processes and productivity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ICD-10-CM CodingCPT-4 CodingRHIT CredentialCoding AccuracyClinical Documentation Review

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Hard Skills

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis CodingHCPCS CodingCPT CodesModifiersAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgeClinical Disease ProcessesPharmacology KnowledgeMedical TerminologyCoding Productivity Standards

Soft Skills

Ability to Work with Minimal Supervision

Tools & Technologies

3M EncoderComputer-Assisted Coding (CAC)

Certifications & Qualifications

RHITRHIACCSAHIMA Credentialing

Industry Keywords

Acute Healthcare SettingCoding ClinicNCCI EditsChargemasterCorporate Compliance ProgramAccreditation Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types
Thoroughly review medical records and available documentation to code diagnoses and procedures
Interpret health record documentation using anatomy, physiology, clinical disease process, pharmacology, and medical terminology knowledge
Send physician queries when documentation clarification is required
Follow Coding Clinic for HCPCS, CPT Assistant, coding conventions, and instructional notes
Maintain at least 95% coding accuracy
Meet departmental minimum coding productivity and quality standards, including 90% productivity and 95% quality for each outpatient encounter type
Analyze system-related changes and participate in testing software modifications
Identify opportunities to enhance computer-assisted coding (CAC)
Resolve NCCI edits using approved hospital modifiers
Use 3M Encoder resources to optimize coding accuracy
Articulate rationale for coding selections when required by data quality audits
Adhere to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting
RHIT, RHIA, or CCS credential required
AHIMA credentialing
Complete 20-30 continuing education credits every two years to remain credentialed
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, HCPCS, CPT codes, and modifiers
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and medical terminology
Knowledge of HCPCS Level I and II, Chargemaster, CPT soft codes, and approved facility modifiers
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting preferred
Must reside in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Missouri, Michigan, or Florida

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Sign-on bonus eligibility for eligible candidates
Benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Protection for unexpected life events