Hospital Coder – Outpatient

Sanford Health

. Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD and CPT coding classification systems, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while maintaining high productivity and quality standards. Proficient in handling electronic medical records and protected health information in adherence to HIPAA regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ICD CodingCPT CodingElectronic Medical RecordsRegistered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

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Hard Skills

Medical CodingAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgeDisease Processes KnowledgeMedical TerminologyOperative Terms FamiliarityPharmacology FamiliarityCoding Classification EducationCritical ThinkingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Logical ThinkingHigh Ethical Standards

Tools & Technologies

Encoder SoftwareHealth Information Technology Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceMedical Record ComponentsReimbursement CodingQuality StandardsRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records
Use current ICD and CPT coding classification systems
Make coding assignments for reimbursement, research, compliance with federal and state regulations/guidelines, and severity of illness
Meet productivity and quality standards
Review and adhere to changing regulatory requirements
Apply professional knowledge and critical thinking to assign codes for payment groupings and medical necessity
Work extensively with electronic medical records
Work with protected health information while adhering to HIPAA privacy and security regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's degree in health information technology
Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) preferred
Prior coding classification education required
Previous hospital coding experience highly desirable
Prior computer and/or encoder software experience desirable
Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes and medical terminology
Familiar with operative terms and pharmacology
Maintain certification in Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) by fulfilling continuing education requirements
New graduates eligible for certification must complete the certification examination at the earliest testing dates following employment, and all subsequent dates thereafter until the exam is satisfactorily completed
Extreme attention to detail and high ethical standards
Logical thinking and ability to acquire intricate knowledge of system software and hardware
Knowledge of components of the medical record
Adherence to HIPAA privacy and security regulations and policies
Ability to meet productivity and quality standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hours
Variety of hours per day to select from: five 8 hrs, four 9hrs + one 4hr, or four 10’s
Working remotely in the comfort of your own home
Optional overtime approved frequently