Outpatient Coder II, HB Coding

Northwestern Medicine

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

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding for outpatient visits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding conventions. Proficient in analyzing medical records and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance coding practices and resolve documentation issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

ICD-10-CM CodingCPT-4 CodingMedical Record ReviewCoding Clinic GuidelinesNCCI Edits Resolution3M Encoder UtilizationClinical Disease Process KnowledgePharmacology KnowledgeAnatomy KnowledgeCoding Productivity Standards

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

3M EncoderComputer-Assisted Coding Software

Certifications & Qualifications

RHITRHIACCSAHIMA Credentialing

Industry Keywords

Outpatient CodingAcute Healthcare SettingHealthcare ComplianceMedical TerminologyContinuing Education Credits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types
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 for documentation clarification when required
Follow Coding Clinic for HCPCS, CPT Assistant, coding conventions, and instructional notes with at least 95% accuracy
Meet minimum coding productivity and quality standards, including 90% productivity and 95% quality
Analyze system-related changes and participate in software modification testing
Identify opportunities to enhance computer-assisted coding and notify the IT liaison of system issues
Resolve NCCI edits using approved hospital modifiers
Use 3M Encoder resources to ensure coding accuracy
Articulate rationale for coding selections when needed
Serve as a coding and reimbursement expert for complex outpatient encounters, including observation stays, same-day surgery, surgery center, and outpatient-in-a-bed cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting
RHIT, RHIA or CCS credentialed
Credentialed by the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
Complete 20-30 continuing education credits every two years to remain credentialed
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field
Preferred: 4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting
Must complete a criminal-history background check if offered the position
Must reside in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Missouri, Michigan, or Florida

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Sign-on bonus eligibility