Outpatient Medical Coder | Professional Fee Coder | Pro Fee Coder | Medical Coder | Patient Rec[...]

Outpatient Medical Coder | Professional Fee Coder | Pro Fee Coder | Medical Coder | Patient Records Abstractor 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from LanceSoft Inc., Sacramento, CA | Day Shift | 13 Weeks Contract with possible extension Total Positions - 7 The hospital is seeking an experienced Senior Outpatient Medical Coder to join a centralized clinic coding unit supporting a high-volume, multispecialty outpatient environment. This role focuses on professional fee, technical fee, surgical, and resident coding , with a strong emphasis on compliance, data quality, and reimbursement accuracy. Position Highlights Pay Rate: $54.43/hour Job Type: Contract Schedule: Day Shift, 5x8 Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Duration: 13 weeks with possible extension Start Date: January 19, 2026 Required Certification AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based (CCS-P) AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Required Specialty Experience Radiology (all modalities) Internal Medicine (all specialties including HemOnc, General Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Pulmonary, and others) Pediatrics (all specialties) Outpatient office services, including E/M and in-office procedures Strong multispecialty outpatient E/M and professional fee coding experience in both hospital-based clinic and freestanding clinic settings Job Summary Under general supervision, the incumbent independently performs coding of patient records to support accurate physician, technical, supply, surgical, and resident billing and reimbursement while ensuring full compliance. Work is performed in a centralized clinic coding unit and may include two or more of the following: professional fees, technical fees, multispecialty coding, surgical coding, and resident staff coding. The role requires reviewing provider documentation prior to charge submission, identifying all billable services, resolving documentation discrepancies with providers, entering charges into online systems, managing workqueues, and performing charge reconciliation. Key Responsibilities Review, Abstract, and Code Outpatient Records (80%) Review outpatient medical records and abstract medical, surgical, laboratory, pharmacy, technical, provider, demographic, and social data Distinguish billable services performed by providers, residents, interns, and other staff Identify, sequence, and code all diagnoses and procedures impacting reimbursement accurately and ethically Research and assign correct codes for new diagnoses and procedures Assign Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels using current guidelines Process APC charges using APC grouper tools Apply professional and technical coding guidelines Assign appropriate modifiers for both professional and technical services Query providers for clarification of conflicting, ambiguous, or missing documentation Apply state, federal, and internal coding and compliance guidelines Clinical Charge Entry (15%) Enter charges into designated charge entry systems within established standards Perform charge reconciliation and manage assigned workqueues Maintain a clean and organized work environment Attend mandatory coder education and training sessions Perform other duties as assigned Systems & Applications Experience Epic Charge Capture EMR systems Mainframe applications Quantim Citrix Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Internet Explorer HIPAA Disclosure systems Required Knowledge & Skills Ability to apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines for single and multiple diagnoses and procedures coding Strong proficiency in E/M level assignment using current guidelines Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes Ability to communicate clinical and technical billing information effectively to providers and clinical staff Strong time management skills with the ability to meet productivity and quality standards Excellent written and verbal communication skills Adherence to AHIMA Code of Ethics and all compliance standards related to fraud and abuse #J-18808-Ljbffr LanceSoft Inc.,