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Outpatient Insurance Coding Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Coder-Outpatient

Seaford, DE · On-site

$24.41 - $37.84/hr

This position adheres to the Official ICD-10 and CPT Coding Guidelines and the American Health ... insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance ...

Coder-Outpatient

Seaford, DE · On-site

$24.41 - $37.84/hr

This position adheres to the Official ICD-10 and CPT Coding Guidelines and the American Health ... insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance ...

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How much do outpatient insurance coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for outpatient insurance coding in the United States is $25.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Outpatient Insurance Coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Outpatient Insurance Coder, you need a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding systems like CPT and ICD-10, and typically a certification such as CPC or CCS. Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, coding software, and insurance billing platforms is essential. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for accuracy and collaboration with healthcare teams. These skills ensure correct coding, timely reimbursement, and compliance with healthcare regulations.

What is the difference between Outpatient Insurance Coding vs Inpatient Insurance Coding?

AspectOutpatient Insurance CodingInpatient Insurance Coding
CredentialsCPCA, CPC, CCSCPCA, CPC, CCS
Work EnvironmentOutpatient clinics, physician officesHospitals, inpatient facilities
Industry UsageAmbulatory care, outpatient servicesHospital stays, inpatient procedures
Common Search/ComparisonOutpatient Insurance Coding vs Inpatient Insurance Coding

Outpatient Insurance Coding focuses on coding procedures and diagnoses for outpatient visits, while Inpatient Insurance Coding deals with hospital stays. Both roles require similar credentials and are used in healthcare settings, but they differ in the work environment and specific coding practices.

What is outpatient insurance coding?

Outpatient insurance coding is the process of translating medical services, procedures, and diagnoses provided to patients who are not admitted to the hospital into standardized codes. These codes are used on insurance claims to ensure proper billing and reimbursement from insurance companies. Outpatient coders must accurately interpret medical records and apply coding guidelines, typically using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code sets. This role is crucial for healthcare organizations to receive correct payment and comply with regulations.

What are some common challenges faced by outpatient insurance coders, and how can they be addressed?

Outpatient insurance coders often encounter challenges such as staying updated with frequent changes in coding guidelines (like CPT and ICD-10 updates), ensuring coding accuracy in fast-paced environments, and communicating effectively with providers to clarify documentation. Addressing these challenges involves regular training, leveraging coding resources and software, and fostering collaborative relationships with healthcare staff. Additionally, participating in professional organizations and ongoing education can help coders stay current and maintain high-quality standards.
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Infographic showing various Outpatient Insurance Coding job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,502 per year, or $25.2 per hour.
Outpatient Coding Integrity Specialist

Outpatient Coding Integrity Specialist

HCA Healthcare

Ocala, FL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


HCA Healthcare rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 2,223 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

600th of 880 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Inpatient Coding Auditor with Parallon you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a work from home Inpatient Coding Auditor, you will be responsible for performing internal quality assessment reviews on Health Information Management Service Center (HSC) coders to ensure compliance with national coding guidelines, the HSC coding policies and the Company coding policies for complete, accurate and consistent coding which result in appropriate reimbursement and data integrity. You will review outcomes are communicated to the HSC team to improve the accuracy, integrity and quality of patient data, to ensure minimal variation in coding practices and to improve the quality of physician documentation within the body of the medical record to support code assignments.  

What you will do in this role:  

  • Leads, coordinates and performs all functions of quality reviews (routine, pre-bill, policy driven and incentive plan driven) for inpatient and/or outpatient coding across multiple HSCs 
  • Assists in ensuring HSC coding staff adherence with coding guidelines and policy 
  • Demonstrates and applies expert level knowledge of medical coding practices and concepts 
  • Participates on special reviews or projects 
  • Maintains or exceeds 95% productivity standards 
  • Maintains or exceeds 95% accuracy 
  • Meets all educational requirements as stated in current Company policy 
  • Reviews all official data quality standards, coding guidelines, Company policies and procedures, and clinical/medical resources to assure coding knowledge and skills remain current  

What qualifications you will need: 

  • High school diploma and/or GED preferred 
  • Undergraduate degree in HIM/HIT preferred 
  • Minimum of 3 years acute care inpatient/outpatient coding experience preferred 
  • Minimum of 3 years coding auditing/monitoring experience strongly preferred 
  • RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS preferred 

 Please visit our Parallon HCA Healthcare Coding Landing Page for more information on Coding Opportunities.  

 CLICK HERE for more information on Parallon HCA Coding  

Benefits

Parallon, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers and their communities.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Inpatient Coding Auditor opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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