Outpatient Coding Consultant

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Outpatient Coding Consultant based in United States.

This remote opportunity is designed for an experienced medical coding professional who wants to apply their expertise to improve healthcare data accuracy and quality. The role focuses on reviewing clinical documentation, assigning precise codes, and supporting healthcare organizations with reliable coding insights. You will play a key part in ensuring accurate reimbursement, compliance, reporting, and better use of healthcare information. Working independently while collaborating with healthcare teams, you will contribute to high-quality coding operations in a flexible environment. The position offers the chance to leverage your coding knowledge while continuing to grow through training, education, and mentorship. This role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals who value accuracy, healthcare impact, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities:: The Outpatient Coding Consultant is responsible for reviewing medical records, applying coding expertise, and ensuring documentation accurately reflects diagnoses and procedures. The role requires strong attention to detail, compliance awareness, and the ability to work efficiently in a remote healthcare environment.

Review medical records and assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes based on clinical documentation.

Assign and sequence codes appropriately while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and standards.

Determine appropriate discharge dispositions and abstract coded data for healthcare reporting requirements.

Maintain high coding accuracy standards and meet productivity expectations established by the team.

Identify documentation improvement opportunities and communicate coding concerns to appropriate stakeholders.

Collaborate with healthcare staff, management, and internal teams regarding clinical documentation and reimbursement-related questions.

Support quality initiatives by identifying trends, errors, and opportunities for process improvement.

Participate in ongoing education sessions, maintain professional credentials, and complete required compliance training.

Follow professional coding ethics, organizational policies, and healthcare information management standards.

Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, adaptability, and strong customer-service skills while working remotely.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a credentialed coding professional with strong knowledge of outpatient medical coding practices and healthcare documentation. Successful candidates will demonstrate accuracy, independence, communication skills, and the ability to manage complex coding assignments.

AHIMA certification such as RHIA, RHIT, or CCS, or AAPC certification such as CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC, or CRC.

3+ years of medical coding experience in a hospital, outpatient setting, or coding consulting environment.

Experience with outpatient coding specialties such as same-day surgery, observation, emergency department, injections/infusions, ancillary services, and E/M leveling.

Strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding guidelines, and healthcare reimbursement processes.

Experience using computerized encoding and abstracting software.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment.

Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills.

Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and productivity standards.

Commitment to completing annual HIPAA training and other required compliance assessments.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Benefits:

Fully remote work opportunity with flexible scheduling options.

Competitive hourly compensation range of $20–$28 USD, depending on experience, skills, responsibilities, and location.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees.

401(k) savings plan with company matching.

Paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays.

Free continuing education units (CEUs) each year.

Education and professional credential support through stipends for AHIMA/AAPC dues and learning opportunities.

Company-provided equipment, including laptop, monitor, mouse, headset, and keyboard.

Comprehensive training led by experienced coding professionals.

Supportive management, mentorship, and a collaborative remote work culture.

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