Coding Specialist – Clinics

La Paz Regional Hospital

Coding Specialist converting outpatient diagnoses and treatment procedures into accurate codes. Collaborating with physicians to assure compliance and accuracy in coding while maintaining productivity standards.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in outpatient coding, ensuring accurate and timely conversion of diagnoses and treatment procedures into codes while maintaining compliance with coding principles. Proficient in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, with a strong focus on quality standards and productivity.

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Outpatient Coding ExperienceKnowledge of Medical TerminologyCCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA EligibilityCoding Accuracy and ComplianceData Entry Skills

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Hard Skills

ICD CodingHCPCS CodingCoding Manual ProficiencyChart Review and ValidationCoding Accuracy Measurement

Soft Skills

Ability to Work IndependentlyPrioritization SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Computerized Coding EquipmentCoding Reference Materials

Certifications & Qualifications

CCSCPCRHITRHIA

Industry Keywords

Outpatient Diagnosis CodingHealthcare ComplianceMedical Records TechnologyAnatomy and Physiology Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for conversion of outpatient diagnoses and treatment procedures into codes using an international classification of diseases, and HCPCS codes based on documentation in the patient’s record, are coded accurately and in a timely manner.
Reviews and validates all diagnoses/procedures stated by physician and other healthcare providers.
Ensures that records are coded within 48 business hours of discharge.
Notifies director whenever work is more than 48 hours behind work deadline.
Meets productivity standard of assigning codes to a minimum of 25 charts per hour.
Partners with charting physician if diagnosis is not transcribed to assure all required documentation is presented to meet compliance accuracy in coding and severity of illness is charted and coded.
Codes diagnoses and procedures on based on documented information in the patient’s record that agree with physician’s preference 90% of the time.
Utilizes computerized coding/abstracting equipment.
Codes outpatient for diagnoses/procedures in accordance with international classification of diseases and HCPCS coding principles and the Coding Manual.
Meets quality standards of having 95% of diagnoses and procedures appropriately and/or correctly coded.
Maintains 99% rate of information correctly abstracted.
Reviews coding periodicals within 7 days of receipt.
Maintains credential continuing education as per credential held.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Medical Records Technology or the equivalent in work experience.
Knowledge of diagnoses/procedures in accordance with coding principles for both acute and clinical facilities.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology & Anatomy and Physiology.
Be eligible to obtain CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC (Certified Professional Coder) credential or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician, RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) credential.
3-5 years of progressive Outpatient/Physician Coding Experience.
Ability to use designated reference materials and able to work independently and prioritize workflow.
Ability to work under pressure with time restraints and to concentrate in a busy office environment.
Excellent computer and data entry skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities