Coder – Outpatient

Highmark Health

Coder specializing in outpatient procedures for Highmark Health. Responsibilities include medical coding, data abstraction, and maintaining financial efficiency.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $22 - $34 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD-10 CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. ( 65%)
Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system. ( 15%)
Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. ( 10%)
Keeps informed of the changes/updates in ICD-10 CM/CPT guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics and other resources and implementing these updates in daily work. ( 5%)
Performs other duties as assigned or required. (5%)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum High School/GED
Successful completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
1 year of Hospital and/or Physician Coding
1 year coding at mid-level facilities or clinics
1 year coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms
Medical Terminology
Strong data entry skills
An understanding of computer applications
Ability to work with members of the health care team
Any of the following: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Associate (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), CPC-A Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice
Preferred Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Social Impact Highmark Health is a healthcare company committed to reinventing the healthcare system and improving its services for everyone. The organization offers a broad range of career opportunities across various fields such as clinical care, technology, finance, and marketing. Highmark Health emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce, creating a supportive environment for employees from all backgrounds. The company has been recognized for its commitment to disability inclusion, diversity, and military-friendly employment. As an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Highmark Health strives to create remarkable healthcare experiences for its customers and employees alike. Coder – Outpatient Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 17 minutes ago ⚜️ Louisiana, North Carolina, +3 more states – Remote 💵 $21 - $34 / hour ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🏥 Medical Billing and Coding 🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD-10 CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. ( 65%)
Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system. ( 15%)
Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. ( 10%)
Keeps informed of the changes/updates in ICD-10 CM/CPT guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics and other resources and implementing these updates in daily work. ( 5%)
Performs other duties as assigned or required. (5%) 🎯 Requirements
Minimum High School/GED
Successful completion of coding courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
1 year of Hospital and/or Physician Coding
1 year coding at mid-level facilities or clinics
1 year coding major surgeries, observations and/or E/Ms
Medical Terminology
Strong data entry skills
An understanding of computer applications
Ability to work with members of the health care team
Any of the following: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Associate (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), CPC-A Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice
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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD-10 CM codingCPT codingdata abstractionmedical terminologydata entrycoding major surgeriescoding observationscoding E/Msanatomy knowledgephysiology knowledge

Soft Skills

ability to work with health care teamstrong communication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptability

Certifications

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Registered Health Information Associate (RHIA)Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P)Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)CPC-A Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice