Coder, Outpatient Professional Services, Fully Remote

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62777, USA

Listing for: CO03 Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP

Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-07-10

Job specializations:

Healthcare
Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Compliance, Medical Records

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30706 - 47596 USD Yearly USD 30706.00 47596.00 YEAR

Position Summary

Reviews provider documentation and revises and/or assigns ICD-10-CM codes and CPT/HCPCS codes as appropriate, based on official coding guidelines. Researches and takes appropriate action on any coding/claim edits. Focus is provider-based E&M level visits or outpatient hospital-based ancillary visits.

Principal Accountabilities

Standards of Performance:
Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality Education.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required;
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information or a healthcare-related discipline preferred.
Licensing and certification: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, or CPC required.
Technical experience: 1 year (2000 continuous working hours) required for CCS-P, CCA, or CPC.

Role Specific Responsibilities

Follow all coding policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.

Effectively use encoding software and reference materials to assign appropriate codes.

Provider-driven coding:
Review and accept or revise code selection based upon documentation and coding guidelines.

Non-provider driven coding:
Review provider documentation and assign appropriate codes based upon coding guidelines.

Review coding edits and resolve them accurately so the encounter can be sent to claims.

Send clear, respectful communications to providers in basket or queries when additional information is needed before finalizing coding.

Identify and communicate to Coding Lead/Supervisor/Manager any issues related to documentation, coding, or systems that may impact quality, compliance, or productivity.

Perform work queue duties as assigned by Coding Lead/Supervisor/Manager.

Maintain coding quality and productivity standards.

Actively engage and make meaningful contributions when participating in performance‑improvement initiatives, department meetings, and other meetings as required.

Maintain required CEU’s.

Compensation (commensurate with experience): $22.29 – $34.55.

Benefits Guide:

SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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