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Texas Coder Certification Required .The Coding Auditor is responsible for determining that ICD-10, ... facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a ...

Texas Coder Certification Required .The Coding Auditor is responsible for determining that ICD-10, ... facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a ...

Texas Coder Certification Required .The Coding Auditor is responsible for determining that ICD-10, ... facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a ...

Outpatient Coding Auditor

$28 - $31.75/hr

In the role of Outpatient Coding Auditor, you will demonstrate skills in organization ... Health Insurance * Fully Paid Life Insurance * Fully Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability * Paid ...

Outpatient Surgery Coder

Tampa, FL · Remote

$29 - $33/hr

Description The Coding Specialist - Outpatient Surgery Coder is responsible for accurately ... Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term ...

$60 - $80/hr

Keep active coding certifications and complete continuing education to maintain expertise**What you ... Great benefits (health, dental & vision Insurance)* We offer a traditional 401k/Roth Plan with ...

CODER OUTPATIENT II

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$23.20 - $34.34/hr

A minimum of 1 year of HIM Coding experience in hospital outpatient coding is required. A minimum ... Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics

CODER OUTPATIENT II

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$23.20 - $34.34/hr

A minimum of 1 year of HIM Coding experience in hospital outpatient coding is required. A minimum ... Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics

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How much do outpatient insurance coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 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 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 the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an outpatient insurance coder?

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 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.

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.

Where do outpatient insurance coders work?

Outpatient insurance coders typically work in healthcare settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician offices, and medical billing companies. They may work in administrative offices or remotely, using coding software and electronic health records to assign appropriate medical codes for billing and insurance claims.
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Infographic showing various Outpatient Insurance Coding job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,502 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

HIM Coding Auditor

King Of Prussia, PA • Remote

UHS
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


Universal Health Services rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 255 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

495th of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Responsibilities

Remote opportunity.

Independence Physician Management (IPM) was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics within the Acute Care and Behavioral Health Divisions. A subsidiary of UHS, IPM operates in 13 markets across 7 states – and counting. We help doctors manage their practices and clinical procedures so they can concentrate on caring for their patients.

To learn more about IPM visit Physician Services - Independence Physician Management - UHS.

Successful candidate must live in one of these locations:

  • Pennsylvania
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • Texas

Coder Certification Required.The Coding Auditor is responsible for determining that ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding is supported by the clinical documentation in the medical record as well as validating medical necessity per CMS Local Coverage Determination (LCD). Applies working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes and coding skills/ experience to ensure timely and accurate audits of clinical documentation as requested.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Performs accurate and timely review of clinical documentation as requested to ensure that ICD-10, CPT-4 and HCPCs coding is supported by the clinical documentation is medical record.   Meets or exceeds established performance targets (productivity and quality) established by the Manager, Coding. 
  • Reviews audit samples following CBO IPM policy and utilizing established protocols, audit tools and worksheets to report accurate and timely findings to the Coding Manager.  Meets or exceeds established performance targets (productivity and quality) established by the Manager, Coding. 
  • Assists in educating providers on clinical documentation requirements to support their coding and ensure all coding (charge) possibilities are being captured.
  • Provides feedback on audit and education plans and materials and makes recommendations for updates that will enhance the auditing process.
  • Maintains an expanded knowledge base CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes, government, managed care and third party billing guidelines, AMA, AAP, CMS and coding policies.  Meets continued education guidelines to maintain current AAPC CPC certification
  • Exercises good judgement in escalating identified coding trends that may negatively impact productivity, quality or revenue to enhance clinical documentation to support codes billed,  drive consistency across IPM, mitigate claim denials, expedite reprocessing of claims and maximize opportunities to enhance front end, coding-related claim edits to facilitate first pass resolution. 
  • Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings offering new paths, procedures and approaches to maximize opportunities for performance and process improvement.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights 

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment 
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off 
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan  
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! 
  • Pet Insurance 
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 

About Universal Health Services 

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues  during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.  Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.


Qualifications
  • High School Graduate/GED required. Associates Degree preferred.
  • 3 -5 years of experience required working in a healthcare (professional) billing, health insurance, coding, auditing or equivalent operations work environment. 
  • Auditing experience required.
  • AAPC CPC Certification required.
  • Healthcare (professional) billing, CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes, government, managed care and third party billing guidelines, AMA, AAP, CMS and coding policies. 
  • Understanding of the revenue cycle and how the various components work together preferred.
  • Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, research and problem solving ability. 
  • Results oriented with a proven track record of accomplishing tasks within a high-performing team environment.   
  • Service-oriented/customer-centric. 
  • Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Billing software (e.g., Cerner, Epic, IDX) experience are highly desirable.

EEO Statement 

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. 

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Qualifications:
  • High School Graduate/GED required. Associates Degree preferred.
  • 3 -5 years of experience required working in a healthcare (professional) billing, health insurance, coding, auditing or equivalent operations work environment. 
  • Auditing experience required.
  • AAPC CPC Certification required.
  • Healthcare (professional) billing, CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes, government, managed care and third party billing guidelines, AMA, AAP, CMS and coding policies. 
  • Understanding of the revenue cycle and how the various components work together preferred.
  • Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, research and problem solving ability. 
  • Results oriented with a proven track record of accomplishing tasks within a high-performing team environment.   
  • Service-oriented/customer-centric. 
  • Strong computer literacy skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Billing software (e.g., Cerner, Epic, IDX) experience are highly desirable.

EEO Statement 

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. 

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US