Medical Coder

Job Title: Outpatient Coder (Epic or Cerner)

Location: Remote (must reside in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, or New Mexico )

Work Style: Fully Remote (state residency required)

Salary: $30 – $34 per hour (W2)

Projected Total Compensation: Approximately $62,400 – $70,720 annually (based on 40 hrs/week)

Start: ASAP

Duration: 3-month contract-to-hire

Interview Process: Not specified

About the Role (Summary of project)

Gentis Solutions is seeking an experienced Outpatient Coder for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role supports outpatient coding across a variety of encounter types and requires strong specialty experience in GI, Neurology, and OB/GYN .

The ideal candidate demonstrates high accuracy, strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accurate billing and reduced denials.

What You’ll Do (Job Description):

• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for outpatient diagnoses, treatments, and procedures.
• Maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher through consistent review of clinical documentation.
• Abstract and validate patient, physician, and encounter data within electronic health record systems.
• Code outpatient encounters including provider office visits, emergency department, observation, ambulatory surgery, laboratory, therapeutic, and recurring visits .
• Collaborate with departments such as Admitting, Charging, Patient Financial Services, HIM , and others to resolve charging issues, denials, and documentation clarifications.
• Follow Official ICD-10-CM and CPT Coding & Reporting Guidelines at all times.
• Assist with additional departmental responsibilities as requested by leadership.

What We’re Looking For (Must Haves):

• Proven outpatient coding experience in GI, Neurology, and OB/GYN .
• Online coding certification (required for submission).
• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Ability to maintain a 95%+ coding accuracy rate .
• Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines.
• Experience working within electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Must reside in TX, LA, AR, GA, or NM .

Preferred (Nice-to-Have Skills):

• Prior experience in contract or contract-to-hire coding roles.
• Experience supporting denial resolution and physician documentation clarification.
• Familiarity with outpatient hospital-based coding environments.