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Avontix

Quality Auditor - Medical Coding

... solutions for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), surgical clinics, surgical hospitals, and ... Develop and deliver targeted coder education, including remediation, training sessions, and client ...

Caban Resources

Medical Record Coder

California, MO · Remote

CCS or RHIT or RHIA YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 5 Years, within the past 3 years, coding Emergency Room (assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT-4 codes and/or Ambulatory Surgery (assigning ICD-10-CM ...

Shriners Children's

$17.25 - $23.25/hr

... Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) locations at stated minimum performance levels. In addition, the Senior Professional Coder provides coding insight and guidance to clinical staff, Clinical ...

MedHQ, LLC

Coder-ASC CIRCC Certified Coder

Wichita, KS · Remote

$23.25 - $31/hr

ASC-CIRCC (Certified Interventional & Cardiovascular Coder - Ambulatory Surgery Center) certification required * High school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor's degree preferred) * Minimum ...

Beacon Health System

Coder I

Granger, IN

Coder I (15-19) Ambulatory Surgery/Observation Records: Coder I (28-43) Emergency Records Facility Records: Coder I (50-69) Emergency Records Professional Records: Coder I (60-79) Performs other ...

Beacon Health System

Coder I

Granger, IN

Ambulatory Surgery/Observation Records: Coder I (28-43) * Emergency Records Facility Records: Coder I (50-69) * Emergency Records Professional Records: Coder I (60-79) Performs other functions to ...

MedHQ, LLC

Medical Profee Neurosurgery Coder

Wichita, KS · Remote

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

Together they now serve small hospitals, physician groups, ambulatory surgery, and outpatient ... The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of coding guidelines, regulations, and ...

Beacon Health System

Coder I

Granger, IN · On-site

Ambulatory Surgery/Observation Records: Coder I (28-43) * Emergency Records Facility Records: Coder I (50-69) * Emergency Records Professional Records: Coder I (60-79) Performs other functions to ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for ambulatory surgery coder in the United States is $22.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Ambulatory Surgery Coder job?

An Ambulatory Surgery Coder is a medical coding professional who assigns standardized codes to procedures and diagnoses for outpatient surgical services. They review medical records, physician notes, and operative reports to ensure accurate coding for billing and compliance. These coders must be proficient in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems. Their role helps healthcare facilities receive appropriate reimbursement and maintain regulatory adherence.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ambulatory Surgery Coder position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ambulatory Surgery Coder, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, surgical procedures, and coding systems such as ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, often supported by a relevant certification such as CPC or CCS. Experience with coding software, electronic health records (EHRs), and hospital information management systems is highly valuable. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this position. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure accurate reimbursement, compliance with regulations, and efficient workflow in a clinical setting.

What does a typical day look like for an Ambulatory Surgery Coder, and with whom do they typically collaborate?

A typical day for an Ambulatory Surgery Coder involves reviewing surgical reports, assigning appropriate codes to procedures, and verifying documentation for accuracy and compliance. You’ll regularly collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and billing teams to clarify clinical information and ensure proper coding. Depending on the facility, you may work independently or as part of a larger coding team, and ongoing education is often encouraged to stay current with evolving coding standards. This collaborative and detail-oriented environment is vital in supporting timely and accurate billing processes.
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Quality Auditor - Medical Coding

Avontix

Remote

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Why you'll want to work at nimble!
Interested in becoming a part of a dynamic Coding team? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and market-leading brand serving a high-growth end market while gaining valuable experience working closely with Executive leadership. As an organization, we are in high-growth mode through acquisition with a laser focus on positive culture building!
Who we are:
nimble solutions is a leading provider of revenue cycle management solutions for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), surgical clinics, surgical hospitals, and anesthesia groups. Our tech-enabled solutions allow surgical organizations to streamline their revenue cycle processes, reduce administrative burden, and improve financial outcomes. Join more than 1,100 surgical organizations that trust nimble solutions and its advisors to bring deep insights and actionable intelligence to maximize their revenue cycle.
The Quality Auditor serves as a subject matter expert in both surgical and professional CPT coding, supporting coding quality, compliance, and education initiatives as an individual contributor. This role is responsible for performing coding audits, analyzing quality trends, and delivering targeted education to coders. The position partners closely with internal operations teams to ensure coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to payer and client requirements, while contributing to continuous quality and process improvement efforts.
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform quality reviews of ASC and professional surgical coding, including CPT, ICD-10-CM, modifier assignment, and compliance with Official Coding Guidelines, NCCI/OCE edits, and payer policies
  • Support and maintain the coding quality assurance program, including audit methodologies, scoring, documentation standards, and quality tracking processes
  • Analyze audit results and quality trends to identify risk areas, educational needs, and opportunities for process improvement
  • Develop and deliver targeted coder education, including remediation, training sessions, and client-specific education as needed
  • Prepare client-facing audit summaries and reports that communicate quality scores, trends, and recommended actions clearly and professionally
  • Collaborate with Coding Operations and cross-functional teams to support workflow optimization, standardization of best practices, and achievement of quality and service-level expectations
  • Provide expert-level support for complex coding questions across Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Professional Fee Services
  • Participate in quality and compliance initiatives, including follow-up audits, monitoring of corrective actions, and validation of improvement outcomes
  • Contribute to special projects related to audits, quality improvement, workflow enhancements, client onboarding, and ongoing client support

Requirements
  • Credentials: Active AAPC or AHIMA credential (CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA required)
  • 8-10+ years of coding experience, including outpatient and/or professional surgical coding
  • 5+ years of coding quality auditing and/or coding education experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, modifier usage, Medicare regulations, OPPS, and payer policies.
  • Experience with multiple surgical specialties such as orthopedics, spine, pain management, ophthalmology, and general surgery
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including education and presentation capabilities
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret audit data and translate findings into actionable education
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, remote environment
  • Self-directed, solution-oriented mindset with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Location
  • Remote

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