Hospital Outpatient Coder I - FT - Day - HIM Facility Coding Remote

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, staff, and advanced technology. As a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by the DNV, Capital Health includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group comprises over 600 physicians and providers offering primary, specialty, and hospital-based services.

The listed pay range reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ based on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

About the role

The Hospital Outpatient Coder I is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers for outpatient hospital encounter types, including Clinic Records, Diagnostic Services, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This role ensures complete, compliant, and timely coding to support quality reporting, accurate reimbursement, and organizational data integrity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Physician Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A) or Certified Outpatient Coder – Apprentice (COC-A) required.
• Certified Physician Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Knowledge and experience using an encoder and EMR.

Skills

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Vigilance and keen attention to detail.
• Proper phone and email etiquette for frequent hospital and private provider exchanges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and interact effectively with other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Codes medical record documentation for outpatient services, including Clinic Records, Diagnostic Services, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
• Meets or exceeds established quality and productivity benchmarks.
• Assists in managing the DNFB to ensure minimal uncoded days.
• Collaborates with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), billing, and revenue integrity teams to improve documentation and optimize reimbursement.
• Identifies documentation gaps and escalates when clarification is needed.
• Contacts providers or other staff to obtain missing documentation to reduce DNFB accounts.
• Abstracts data with a high accuracy rate in accordance with established policy.
• Participates in creating a collaborative environment to promote excellence in coding and outcomes.
• Adapts to changing department demands to maintain high performance.
• Ensures compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent Physical Demands: Sitting, reaching forward, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities, keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Occasional Physical Demands: Standing, walking, push/pull, twisting, bending, reaching overhead, talking or hearing.
• Lifting: Floor to waist: 15 lbs. Waist level and above: 10 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements: Accurate near vision, accurate far vision, accurate depth perception, accurate hearing.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit and Parking
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

Pay

Pay Range: $21.76 - $28.28 per hour

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40