Remote Outpatient Coding Specialist - OP Surgery

Job Description & Requirements

Remote Outpatient Coding Specialist - OP Surgery

StartDate: 6/8/2026 Pay Rate: $28.00 - $35.00

POSITION SUMMARY - Assign diagnosis and procedure codes using the appropriate coding classification system on all episodes of care in the emergency department, same-day surgery, outpatient clinic, observation, inpatient OB/newborn hospital, specialty clinic encounters according to coding conventions, guidelines, and hospital policy, analyzing questionable documentation to ensure to the accuracy of the information and resolve identified issues. Ensure compliance with official guidelines (ICD-10-CM, AHA Coding Clinic, AMA CPT Assistant and Guidelines), AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding, and LifePoint Health Support Center (HSC) policies and procedures.

POSITION DUTIES -

• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD 10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for hospital billing.
• Achieve and maintain 95% accuracy on quality reviews and assigned productivity standards.
• Must be familiar with Ambulatory Payment Categories (APCs, the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) guidelines, Local and National Coverage Decisions, and other medical necessity/compliance guidelines for billing and coding.
• May verify, edit and/or enter charges based on documentation or payer/billing.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the coding area.
• Follow coding workflows for service type to include addressing compliance reviews.
• Submit physician queries when clarification of documentation is needed.
• Facilitate a positive working relationship with physicians, nurses, medical staff, and hospital employees to ensure that all work-related encounters are productive.
• May assist in training and reviewing the work of other coders for accuracy and efficiency.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor, and implement and monitor results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department.
• Seek advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
• Assist others with responsibilities and adjusts work schedule to meet department needs.
• Use independent discretion/decision-making while effectively working remotely.
• Attend required educational webinars, conference calls, and other coding seminars, and participate in all formal and informal coding discussions.
• Maintain coding education hours and renew annual coding credentials as applicable.
• Complete all assigned compliance courses within the designated period.
• Conform to AHIMA’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Coding, LifePoint Attendance Policy, and ensure patient/employee privacy and dignity by maintaining confidentiality with no infractions.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - One year of outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital is preferred.

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT - 1 Year, 52 Weeks

SHIFT / HOURS PER WEEK - 40

SYSTEMS - Meditech

START DATE - ASAP

Facility Location

A suburb of culturally rich Nashville, Brentwood is Tennessee living at its finest. Residents enjoy a wealth of outdoor recreation in the city's plethora of parks. Crockett Park, Concord Park, and the Deerwood Arboretum are just a few of the beautiful scenic parks that Brentwood boasts. Brentwood is known for its rich musical heritage, with many of the musicians who "make it" in Nashville hailing from within its city lines, such as Trace Adkins, Garth Brooks, and Sheryl Crow. With its mix of natural beauty, scenic parks and a vibrant music culture, Brentwood is one of Tennessee's true gems.

Job Benefits

Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary—but the perks don't stop there. There are many additional benefits to enjoy, including:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Earned time off and paid holidays
• Paid continuing education time
• 401(K) retirement planning
• Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty
• Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country
• Industry experienced workforce management team
• Licensure and certification reimbursement
  
  

About The Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.