Job Description
Job Title: Outpatient Coder (Epic or Cerner)
Location: Remote (must reside in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, or New Mexico)
Work Style: Fully Remote (state residency required)
Salary: $30 – $34 per hour (W2)
Projected Total Compensation: Approximately $62,400 – $70,720 annually (based on 40 hrs/week)
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-month contract-to-hire
Interview Process: Not specified
About the Role (Summary of project)
Gentis Solutions is seeking an experienced Outpatient Coder for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role supports outpatient coding across a variety of encounter types and requires strong specialty experience in GI, Neurology, and OB/GYN.
The ideal candidate demonstrates high accuracy, strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments to ensure accurate billing and reduced denials.
What You’ll Do (Job Description):
- Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for outpatient diagnoses, treatments, and procedures.
- Maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95% or higher through consistent review of clinical documentation.
- Abstract and validate patient, physician, and encounter data within electronic health record systems.
- Code outpatient encounters including provider office visits, emergency department, observation, ambulatory surgery, laboratory, therapeutic, and recurring visits.
- Collaborate with departments such as Admitting, Charging, Patient Financial Services, HIM, and others to resolve charging issues, denials, and documentation clarifications.
- Follow Official ICD-10-CM and CPT Coding & Reporting Guidelines at all times.
- Assist with additional departmental responsibilities as requested by leadership.
What We’re Looking For (Must Haves):
- Proven outpatient coding experience in GI, Neurology, and OB/GYN.
- Online coding certification (required for submission).
- High School Diploma or GED (required).
- Ability to maintain a 95%+ coding accuracy rate.
- Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines.
- Experience working within electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Must reside in TX, LA, AR, GA, or NM.
Preferred (Nice-to-Have Skills):
- Prior experience in contract or contract-to-hire coding roles.
- Experience supporting denial resolution and physician documentation clarification.
- Familiarity with outpatient hospital-based coding environments.