Outpatient Coder Jobs
Outpatient Coder jobs are open across hospital systems, physician group practices, and specialty clinics, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in professional fee coding, facility coding, and multi-specialty coding. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location:
Worker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$25.50 - $38.00
Position Highlights:
Opportunity to work remote in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and North Dakota
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Responsible for the timely and accurate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes for most types of outpatient charts for multiple facilities within Avera Health, with a focus on the more complex and high-dollar cases. Accurate abstracting along with other reporting and editing function is also a major responsibility. The Coder III works independently to meet quality and production goals for the position. Varied amounts of time will be spent educating Coder I, III and III coders along with helping others with denials management.
What you will do
- Review all aspects of a patient's clinical documentation in order to identify the appropriate sequence of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS diagnosis and procedure codes for assigned patient charts across Avera's facilities. Understand ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPC codes in depth, and be willing to update that knowledge through research or other educational opportunities.
- Focus on determining the appropriate APC/EAPC and/or appropriate medical coding for a variety of outpatient patient types including, but not limited to, surgeries, observation, injections/infusions, and/or oncology.
- Expected to have a mastery of the majority of all outpatient types in the outpatient service line and code those as needed.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for other health professionals within Avera on coding related topics.
- Queries physicians and clinical documentation staff to ensure a full capture of the clinical record.
- Assist staff with denials management, including the processing of edits, serving as a subject matter expert, or helping to provide input for medical necessity and other related appeals using appropriate coding guideline references.
- Lead communication between health information management, billing, and providers as needed.
- Maintains personal quality and production statistics in accordance to service line standards for a Coder I. Adheres to ethical standards regarding coding as set by Avera Health.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days or
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days or
- Registered Health Information Tech (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days or
- Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Associate's Health Information Administration or Health Information Technology
- 4-6 years of coding experience
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some:
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Online Privacy Policy:
At Avera, we are committed to protecting your online privacy. For more information, please visit https://www.avera.org/legal-notices/online-privacy-policy/
Location:
Worker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$25.50 - $38.00
Position Highlights:
Opportunity to work remote in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and North Dakota
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Responsible for the timely and accurate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes for most types of outpatient charts for multiple facilities within Avera Health, with a focus on the more complex and high-dollar cases. Accurate abstracting along with other reporting and editing function is also a major responsibility. The Coder III works independently to meet quality and production goals for the position. Varied amounts of time will be spent educating Coder I, III and III coders along with helping others with denials management.
What you will do
- Review all aspects of a patient's clinical documentation in order to identify the appropriate sequence of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS diagnosis and procedure codes for assigned patient charts across Avera's facilities. Understand ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPC codes in depth, and be willing to update that knowledge through research or other educational opportunities.
- Focus on determining the appropriate APC/EAPC and/or appropriate medical coding for a variety of outpatient patient types including, but not limited to, surgeries, observation, injections/infusions, and/or oncology.
- Expected to have a mastery of the majority of all outpatient types in the outpatient service line and code those as needed.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for other health professionals within Avera on coding related topics.
- Queries physicians and clinical documentation staff to ensure a full capture of the clinical record.
- Assist staff with denials management, including the processing of edits, serving as a subject matter expert, or helping to provide input for medical necessity and other related appeals using appropriate coding guideline references.
- Lead communication between health information management, billing, and providers as needed.
- Maintains personal quality and production statistics in accordance to service line standards for a Coder I. Adheres to ethical standards regarding coding as set by Avera Health.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days or
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days or
- Registered Health Information Tech (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days or
- Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 Days
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Associate's Health Information Administration or Health Information Technology
- 4-6 years of coding experience
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some:
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Online Privacy Policy:
At Avera, we are committed to protecting your online privacy. For more information, please visit https://www.avera.org/legal-notices/online-privacy-policy/
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in outpatient coder jobs.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent AHIMA or AAPC certification required
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for outpatient encounter types
- Experience coding across one or more medical specialties such as orthopedics, cardiology, or primary care
- Familiarity with encoder software and electronic health record systems
- Knowledge of payer-specific billing guidelines and Medicare outpatient coding rules
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree in health information management preferred
Tips for Your Outpatient Coder Job Search
List your credentials front and center
Outpatient coder job postings screen heavily on certifications, so put your CPC, CCS, or COC directly below your name in your resume header. Burying credentials in a separate section costs you interviews with automated screening tools.
Match your specialization to the posting
Physician fee schedule coding and facility outpatient coding are distinct skill sets. Read each posting carefully and tailor your resume to emphasize the revenue cycle workflows, payer mixes, and procedure categories that match what the employer listed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists outpatient coder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate proficiency in your coding software
Many outpatient coder postings name specific encoders and coding platforms in their requirements. Mention the systems you have used by name in your work history so your application passes both automated filters and recruiter review without ambiguity.
Prepare for a live coding assessment
Many outpatient coding interviews include a timed chart review or operative note coding exercise. Practice coding outpatient encounter notes across your strongest specialty areas before your interview so your accuracy and speed hold up under real conditions.
Negotiate using your accuracy rate and productivity data
When discussing compensation, cite your documented coding accuracy rate and your average charts coded per hour from your most recent role. Concrete productivity numbers give you a specific basis for negotiating above the initial offer.
Outpatient Coder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most outpatient coders?
The companies hiring the most outpatient coders right now include BayCare Health System, UCHealth, and Banner Health, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Minnesota, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, large physician groups, and medical billing companies tend to post the highest volume of outpatient coder openings consistently.
How many outpatient coder jobs are remote?
About 88% of outpatient coder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting years of industry-wide adoption of remote coding workflows. Professional fee coding and multi-specialty outpatient coding roles tend to have the highest share of fully remote positions, while facility-based outpatient roles are more likely to require on-site work.
How do you become an outpatient coder?
Start by completing a medical coding or health information management program at a community college or accredited online provider. After completing your coursework, earn a recognized coding credential such as the CPC from AAPC or the CCS from AHIMA. Build hands-on experience through an internship, externship, or entry-level coding position in a physician office or clinic setting, then apply for outpatient coder roles that match your specialty experience.
Can you get hired as an outpatient coder with little or no experience?
Yes, some employers hire outpatient coders with a fresh credential and no professional coding experience, particularly in physician offices, urgent care groups, and medical billing companies with structured training programs. Your chances improve significantly if you can demonstrate strong accuracy on coding assessments, have completed a practicum or volunteer coding experience during your training, and hold a current CPC or equivalent certification.
What does the outpatient coder interview process look like?
Most outpatient coder interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your certification, specialty experience, and familiarity with specific coding software. A live or take-home coding assessment covering outpatient encounter notes or operative reports in your specialty area typically follows. Final rounds usually involve a conversation with a coding manager or revenue cycle director about productivity expectations, payer experience, and how you handle coding queries.
Where can I find and apply to outpatient coder jobs?
You can find and apply to outpatient coder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty background and certification, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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