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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for ancillary 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.

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An Ancillary Coder is a medical coder who specializes in coding services related to ancillary healthcare departments, such as radiology, laboratory, pathology, and physical therapy. They review medical documentation and assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for billing and reimbursement purposes. Accuracy in coding ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and proper payment from insurance providers. Ancillary Coders must be familiar with coding systems like ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS.

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Ancillary Coders are responsible for accurately reviewing and assigning medical codes for services such as laboratory tests, radiology procedures, and other outpatient services. Their daily tasks often involve analyzing patient records and physician documentation to ensure correct code assignment and compliance with regulatory standards. Ancillary Coders frequently work closely with clinical and billing teams to clarify documentation and resolve any discrepancies. This role requires consistent attention to detail and helps ensure healthcare providers are appropriately reimbursed for ancillary services rendered.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the ancillary coder position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ancillary Coder, a solid understanding of medical terminology, coding guidelines, and healthcare reimbursement processes is essential, often backed by a certificate or associate's degree in medical coding. Familiarity with coding software such as 3M Encoder, and knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, as well as certifications like CPC or CCA, are typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help Ancillary Coders collaborate with clinical staff and resolve coding discrepancies. These abilities ensure accuracy in coding, optimize revenue cycle management, and support compliance with healthcare regulations.

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Coder I Specialist Hospital - Outpatient Emergency Room/Ancillary (1.0 D)

Franciscan Alliance

Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


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Job description

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The Coder I Specialist- Hospital Outpatient Emergency Room/Ancillary reviews electronic medical record documentation, and applies ICD and CPT codes, per Official Coding Guidelines, with a specific focus on hospital emergency room and/or ancillary services. This position abstracts key data elements necessary for billing and data analysis.
WHO WE ARE
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

  • Accurately review and code patient records in the following clinical areas: Acute - Outpatient, Acute - All Inpatient Service Lines, and Ambulatory Level 3 Specialty Services, as reflected in the Franciscan Coding Tier Matrix.

  • Meet defined coding accuracy and production standards and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, reimbursement schemes, and Payor specific guidelines.

  • Review and analyze the content of medical records to appropriately assign ICD diagnosis procedure codes, CPT procedure codes, and modifiers to meet coding guidelines.

  • Notify coding leadership of trends and topics for education and feedback to physicians and departments.

  • Identify and enter data elements for abstracting.

  • Participate actively in performance improvement teams, projects, and committees.

  • Serve as a Superuser and assist with system testing.

  • Serve as a backup to coding reimbursement specialist.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma/GED - Required

  • Associate degree or Bachelor's degree - Preferred

  • 2 years Coding - Preferred

  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Associate- Required

  • Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required

  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Preferred

  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Preferred

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or RarelyJOB RANGE:Coder I Spcl Hospital Outpatient ER Ancillary $18.02-$26.81INCENTIVE:Not Applicable

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.


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