Hospital Outpatient Coder I

Remote Hospital Outpatient Coder I (Contract-to-Hire)
Company: LHH
Location: Remote – Must reside in HI, WA, CA, or OR
Pay Rate: $38–$40/hour
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

About the Role
LHH is seeking a highly skilled and credentialed Hospital Outpatient Coder I to join our team remotely. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong background in health information management, coding accuracy, and regulatory compliance. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of patient data and supporting clinical documentation improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze outpatient medical records to identify and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes

• Abstract and verify all relevant medical data to complete data entry for outpatient encounters

• Ensure coding practices comply with CMS, AHA Coding Clinic, OSHPD, and organizational guidelines

• Collaborate with physicians to clarify diagnoses, procedures, and sequencing to ensure accurate documentation

• Select appropriate DRGs for inpatient cases and resolve discrepancies with fiscal intermediaries

• Maintain productivity and quality standards, including a minimum 95% compliance rate

• Participate in documentation audits and support physician compliance with regulatory requirements

• Enter patient information into electronic health record systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity

• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient records in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies

• Serve as a resource for other departments regarding coding questions and issues

• Support corporate compliance by reporting observed fraud or abuse and adhering to all applicable laws and policies

Qualifications

• Required Certifications: CCS or CPC

• Education:

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Completion of accredited coursework in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10, and CPT coding conventions

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of continuous hospital coding/abstracting experience within the last 5 years

  • At least 1 year of full-time coding experience with certification

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

  • Experience with EPIC or similar EHR systems preferred

• Additional Requirements:

  • Must attain a minimum score of 75% on the employer’s coding test

  • Must maintain current coding credentials and complete at least 10 CE units annually

  • Ability to sit for extended periods and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills

Remote Work Requirements

• Must reside in Hawaii, Washington, California, or Oregon

• Must have a secure, HIPAA-compliant home office setup and reliable internet connection

Pay Details: $38.00 to $40.00 per hour

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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