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ChristianaCare

Coder III

Newark, DE · On-site

$27.31 - $40.96/hr

Reviews and interprets Inpatient, Outpatient, Ancillary, Diagnostics and Emergency Medicine or other patient type records in order to assign appropriate ICD 10 CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes ...

Kaleida Health

Physician Anc Svcs Coder

Buffalo, NY

Also responsible for validating/assigning ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes for physician and ancillary services. Position is responsible for ensuring appropriateness and completeness of orders for ancillary ...

Christiana Care Health Services

$27.31 - $40.96/hr

Reviews and interprets Inpatient, Outpatient, Ancillary, Diagnostics and Emergency Medicine or other patient type records in order to assign appropriate ICD 10 CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes ...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

Coder III

Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

$37.92 - $60.68/hr

CODER III - $37.92 to $60.68 Job Summary Coder III The Coder III is responsible for analyzing medical records for completion by Medical Staff, clinical or ancillary department; performing coding and ...

HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

$19 - $25.25/hr

Job Summary Coder III The Coder III is responsible for analyzing medical records for completion by Medical Staff, clinical or ancillary department; performing coding and abstracting functions ...

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As of May 29, 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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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.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of an Ancillary Coder?

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.
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Coder III

Coder III

ChristianaCare

Newark, DE • On-site

$27.31 - $40.96/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

ChristianaCare rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 123 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

131st of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Details
Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition®.
Primary Function:
ChristianaCare is looking for a full-time Sr. Coder (Coder III) who will be responsible for accurate and timely assignment of ICD 10 CM/PCS and HCPCS/CPT codes, payment group classification assignment and data abstraction for reimbursement purposes and statistical information reporting on all Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency Medicine, Ancillary and Diagnostics records, and/or any other patient records for which HIMS Department performs coding services.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Reviews and interprets Inpatient, Outpatient, Ancillary, Diagnostics and Emergency Medicine or other patient type records in order to assign appropriate ICD 10 CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes and/or HCPCS/CPT procedure codes as required.
  • Performs coding and abstracting tasks to support data quality and statistics, and calculation of severity of illness and risk of mortality reporting.
  • Utilizes information on diagnostic reports to accurately code patient charts.
  • Works within service line structure where applicable based on patient type.
  • Abstracts pertinent data, determines, and sequences codes for diagnoses and procedures.
  • Utilizes coding and abstracting system as a communication tool, as outlined in the HIMS Coding DNFB Tagging procedures, including but not limited to placing accounts on hold in order to ask questions to management and initiate queries.
  • Provides all necessary coded and abstracted information required for final coding and billing of accounts within efficiency expectations by work type to support department and organization goals for DNFB dollar amounts and bill hold days.
  • Reviews pre-populated patient demographic information fed via HL7 from source system into coding system and makes necessary abstracted data changes in coding systems.
  • Utilizes coding system to calculate all inpatient encounters in both MS DRG and APR DRG groupers to support the accurate reporting of coded data.
  • Uses coding system to sequence CPT codes invoking the APC grouper methodology to arrive at the accurate CPT code hierarchy.
  • Submits timely, accurate, and concise daily productivity reports in accordance with department policy and practice.
  • Reports errors as identified in patient identification, account or encounter information, documentation or other medical record discrepancies as they are noted during daily work performance.

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • College Degree in Health Information Management, Completion of AHIMA Approved Certificate Program, or one-year coding experience in the acute care setting coding Inpatient, Observation, Emergency Medicine or Same Day Surgery is required.
  • Associate or Bachelor Science degree in Health Information Technology preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Christianacare Offers:
  • Collaborative and team focused environment
  • Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
  • 403(b)
  • Generous paid time off
  • Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

Hourly Pay Range: $27.31 - $40.96
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

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ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

Industry

Outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, DE, US

Year founded

1888

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