Entry Level Coder Jobs
New grad coder jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Houston Methodist, Albany Medical Center, and Optum hiring at this level now.
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Summary:
Responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for all Outpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences, through the review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. The coder will accurately abstract data into any and all appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record systems, verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data, following the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and CPT Guidelines. Outpatient coding is applicable towards clinical, provider office visits, therapeutic, laboratory, recurring, emergency department, outpatient observation, and ambulatory surgery patient encounters.
Coder will work collaboratively with various CHRISTUS Health departments (Admitting, Charging, Patient Financial Services, HIM, etc.) to resolve charging issues, denials, and physician documentation clarifications, to ensure accurate billing and reduce denials. Coder will also assist in other areas of the department as requested by leadership.
Coder will report directly to their Regional Coding Manager, with additional leadership from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM/Coding Director.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the ICD-10-CM and CPT Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting through review of coding critical documentation.
- Extracts and abstracts required information from source documentation, to be entered into the appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record system.
- Works from assigned coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts correctly.
- Manages accounts on ABS Hold, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made, in a timely manner.
- Meets or exceeds an accuracy rate of 95%.
- Meets or exceeds the designated CHRISTUS Health Productivity standard per chart type.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Assists in implementing solutions to reduce backend errors.
- Expertly queries providers for missing or unclear documentation, by working with the HIM department and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.
- Participates in both internal and external audit discussions.
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently in a remote setting, with little supervision.
- All other work duties as assigned by the Manager.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
- Completion of Accredited Baccalaureate Health Informatics or Health Information Management or an AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program, preferred.
Experience
- Two (2) years of Outpatient coding in an acute care setting preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- None required.
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
Responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for all Outpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences, through the review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. The coder will accurately abstract data into any and all appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record systems, verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data, following the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and CPT Guidelines. Outpatient coding is applicable towards clinical, provider office visits, therapeutic, laboratory, recurring, emergency department, outpatient observation, and ambulatory surgery patient encounters.
Coder will work collaboratively with various CHRISTUS Health departments (Admitting, Charging, Patient Financial Services, HIM, etc.) to resolve charging issues, denials, and physician documentation clarifications, to ensure accurate billing and reduce denials. Coder will also assist in other areas of the department as requested by leadership.
Coder will report directly to their Regional Coding Manager, with additional leadership from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM/Coding Director.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the ICD-10-CM and CPT Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting through review of coding critical documentation.
- Extracts and abstracts required information from source documentation, to be entered into the appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record system.
- Works from assigned coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts correctly.
- Manages accounts on ABS Hold, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made, in a timely manner.
- Meets or exceeds an accuracy rate of 95%.
- Meets or exceeds the designated CHRISTUS Health Productivity standard per chart type.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Assists in implementing solutions to reduce backend errors.
- Expertly queries providers for missing or unclear documentation, by working with the HIM department and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.
- Participates in both internal and external audit discussions.
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently in a remote setting, with little supervision.
- All other work duties as assigned by the Manager.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
- Completion of Accredited Baccalaureate Health Informatics or Health Information Management or an AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program, preferred.
Experience
- Two (2) years of Outpatient coding in an acute care setting preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- None required.
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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Entry Level Coder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level coder job?
Build a portfolio of two to four projects that demonstrate you can write clean, functional code in at least one language employers use. Internship experience, open-source contributions, and bootcamp completions all strengthen an application at this stage. Tailor your resume to each posting, highlight the technologies you know, and apply to roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience.
Which companies hire entry level coders?
Companies hiring entry level coders right now include Houston Methodist, Albany Medical Center, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide mix of employers, including tech startups, staffing firms, mid-size software companies, and enterprise organizations with structured new-grad programs.
Are there remote entry level coder jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this stage. About 57% of entry level coder openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates are not limited to local markets. Fully remote roles can be more competitive for new grads, making a well-documented portfolio especially important when you cannot rely on an in-person impression.
Are these new grad coder jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior coder roles alongside other entry level positions. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects in place of full-time work history, or asks for a portfolio rather than a long resume. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "new grad" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level coders?
Entry Level coder roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on growing development teams and are more willing to train candidates who demonstrate foundational coding skills and a strong portfolio.