Outpatient Surgery Coder

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL, with a fully remote work arrangement.

About the role

The Coding Specialist - Outpatient Surgery Coder is responsible for accurately assigning and sequencing ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient surgery, observation, and ancillary encounters. This individual will work within Epic work queues, reviewing operative reports and clinical documentation to ensure compliant and accurate facility coding.

Responsibilities

• Coding ambulatory surgery and observation encounters
• Reviewing operative reports and assigning appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes
• Abstracting clinical and demographic data into hospital systems
• Ensuring coding compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and AHIMA/AAPC standards
• Selecting APC assignments and validating claim readiness
• Collaborating with physicians and clinical staff to obtain clarification when needed
• Supporting emergency department and outpatient diagnostics coding as volume dictates
• Maintaining departmental productivity and quality standards

Requirements

• Completion of an AHIMA or AAPC approved coding program
• 4-5 years of recent hospital-based outpatient coding experience
• Facility coding experience
• Certified coder credential
• Acute care hospital experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Epic experience
• Emergency Department coding experience
• Outpatient diagnostics coding experience
• Experience cross-covering multiple outpatient work queues
• Broad procedural coding experience across multiple specialties

Skills

• Outpatient coding
• Epic
• Facility Coding
• Certified Coder

Pay

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $33.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)