Certified Surgery/Observation Coder

Southern Illinois Healthcare

. Review provider documentation and revise or assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding, ensuring compliance with official coding guidelines while maintaining high coding quality and productivity standards. Proficient in provider-based and outpatient hospital-based coding with a focus on procedural accuracy and effective communication with providers.

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ICD-10-CM CodingCPT/HCPCS CodingProvider-Based Procedural CodingCoding Quality MaintenanceRHIA/RHIT/CCS Certification

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Hard Skills

Outpatient Hospital-Based CodingComplex Procedural CodingCoding Edits ResolutionDocumentation ReviewCoding Guidelines Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Encoding SoftwareReference Materials

Certifications & Qualifications

RHIARHITCCSCCS-PCCACPC

Industry Keywords

Coding CompliancePerformance ImprovementQuality StandardsCEU Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review provider documentation and revise or assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes
Research and take appropriate action on coding and claim edits
Perform complex outpatient hospital-based coding for Observation, Emergency Department, Wound, and Ambulatory Surgery services
Perform provider-based complex procedural coding for surgery, procedures, and wound services
Review and accept or revise provider-driven code selections based on documentation and coding guidelines
Review provider documentation and assign appropriate codes for non-provider-driven coding
Resolve coding edits so encounters can be sent to claims
Send communications or queries to providers when additional information is needed
Identify and communicate documentation, coding, or system issues affecting quality, compliance, or productivity
Complete work queue duties assigned by the Coding Lead/Supervisor/Manager
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and department meetings
Maintain coding quality, productivity, and required CEU standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma required
RHIA, RHIT, or CCS (hospital) required
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, or CPC (provider based) required
For provider-based coding: 3 years procedural coding required for CCS-P, CCA, or CPC holders
Knowledge of official coding guidelines
Ability to use encoding software and reference materials
Ability to maintain coding quality and productivity standards
Maintains required CEUs
Intermittent hand manipulation required
Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 pounds

Benefits

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