Outpatient Coder - Facility Clinics (FT)

Description

Role Summary

Responsible for reviewing medical records and assigning accurate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and appropriate modifiers for outpatient services. This role supports compliant coding and consistent performance across a variety of outpatient encounter types.

Core Responsibilities

• •Review medical records and assign accurate CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and modifiers.
• •Ensure documentation supports coded services and identify/escalate discrepancies or gaps.
• •Ensure compliance with CMS, payer-specific rules, and official coding guidelines (including NCCI edits).
• •Maintain established quality metrics (e.g., =95% coding accuracy) and meet productivity standards.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• •Credentials: CPC, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT (active).
• •Experience: Minimum 3+ years outpatient coding experience across multiple outpatient service types.
• •Skills & Knowledge: Strong knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and NCCI edits. Familiarity with CMS guidelines and outpatient workflows.

Client & Specialty Alignments

• •Service Areas: Recurring/Outpatient Clinics.
• •Specialty Expectations: Coders will see a wide range of specialties (Infusion, Oncology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Dental, PC, Urgent Care, Cardiology, Surgical, GI, etc.)

Work Model & Employment Tracks

• •Work Model: 100% remote, independent, production-focused environment with collaboration across coding, audit, and client teams.
• •Full-Time (FT): Standard production aligned to client or project needs.
• •Part-Time / PRN / Project-Based: Flexible support for backlog, specialty coverage, or targeted initiatives.
• •Note: Some positions may require evening or weekend coverage based on client needs or project scope .

Why Sage Clinical RCM

• •National exposure to diverse, high-acuity health systems and specialties.
• •Quality-first culture with realistic expectations (not volume-only).
• •Flexible work options (FT, PT, and PRN).
• •Opportunity to expand into other audit, education, and advisory services.