Outpatient Coder II, HB Coding

Northwestern Medicine

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

Posted 10/12/2026full-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 encounters, ensuring compliance with coding standards and accuracy. Proficient in medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical disease processes, with a strong ability to analyze documentation and resolve coding issues.

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ICD-10-CM CodingCPT-4 CodingRHIT CredentialCoding Accuracy3M Encoder

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Hard Skills

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis CodingCPT CodesHCPCS Level I and IINCCI EditsCoding Clinic GuidelinesCPT Assistant GuidelinesMedical TerminologyAnatomy KnowledgeClinical Disease ProcessesPharmacology Knowledge

Soft Skills

Ability to Work with Minimal Supervision

Tools & Technologies

3M Encoder

Certifications & Qualifications

RHITRHIACCS

Industry Keywords

Acute Healthcare SettingOutpatient CodingCoding Productivity StandardsCoding Quality StandardsContinuing Education Credits

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, CPT Assistant, coding conventions, and instructional notes
Analyze system-related changes and participate in testing software modifications
Identify opportunities to enhance computer-assisted coding and notify the IT liaison of filing or code-assignment issues
Resolve NCCI Edits using approved hospital modifiers
Use 3M Encoder resources to ensure coding accuracy
Articulate rationale for coding selections when necessary
Meet established coding productivity and quality standards for each outpatient encounter type
Code complex outpatient encounters including Observation stays, Same Day Surgery, Surgery Center, and Outpatient in a bed

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
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, approved facility modifiers, NCCI Edits, Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and 3M Encoder
Minimum coding accuracy of 95%
Minimum coding productivity of 90%
Must reside in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, or Missouri
Background check required for newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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