HIM Coder - Outpatient

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33646, USA

Listing for: Tampa General Hospital

Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2025-12-31

Job specializations:

Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing and Coding
Administrative/Clerical
Healthcare Administration

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25.54 USD Hourly USD 25.54 HOUR

Position: HIM Coder 2 - Outpatient

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Job Summary

Perform a thorough review of medical record documentation to accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes.

Utilize the encoder system to sequence the codes assigned and calculate the corresponding MS-DRG/APR DRG/APC grouper.

Abstract patient information into the computerized medical record and billing systems, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the medical record data abstracted and encounter information prior to finalizing the encounter.

Collaborate with the Clinical Documentation Improvement Team, Coding Team Coordinators and/or Supervisor to query for clarification of ambiguous documentation or patient diagnostic and procedural information in the medical record.

Be knowledgeable in the requirements of the industry with regard to Medicare and/or Managed care regulations, the ICD-9 and ICD-10-CM/PCS, and the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding systems.

Maintain quality and productivity standards established for the department and demonstrate proficiency in coding all types of moderate to high-complexity inpatient and outpatient records.

The Coder 2 may provide guidance and assistance to Coder I staff, apprentices and clinical practice students orienting to the department.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) certification through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) certification through the AHIMA
Two (2) years of coding experience in an acute care setting

Location and Schedule

Primary

Location:

Tampa. Work Locations: TGH WFLA. Eligible for Remote Work:
Fully Remote. Job Type: Remote.

Schedule:

Full-time. Scheduled Days:
Monday – Friday. Shift

Hours:

7am to 3:30pm, varies/flexible.

Minimum Salary: $25.54 per hour. Job Posting Date:
Dec 5, 2025.

Additional Details

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full-time. Job function:
Health Care Provider. Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.

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