Coder – Hospital Outpatient

SSM Health

Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines. Ensuring accurate coding and compliance with hospital outpatient procedures.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assigning diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and coding guidelines, while ensuring compliance with coding conventions and updates. Proficient in generating coding queries and monitoring work queues for timely record charging.

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Diagnostic CodingProcedure CodingCoding Guidelines ComplianceCoding Queries GenerationWork Queue Monitoring

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Hard Skills

HCPCS CodingNCCI/CCI Edits ReviewCharge Information EntryClinical Documentation ReviewCoding Conventions Knowledge

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)Certified Professional Coder (CPC®)Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital accounts.
Reviews HCPCS charges and codes for appropriateness of modifiers in relation to NCCI/CCI edits. Enters in accurate charge information, when appropriate
Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely matter.
Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed
Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
No experience required
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.