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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote ancillary coding in Ohio is $20.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.16 and $21.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Ancillary Coding job involves reviewing and assigning medical codes for ancillary services such as radiology, laboratory, physical therapy, and other outpatient procedures. Coders ensure accuracy in medical documentation, compliance with coding guidelines, and proper reimbursement for healthcare providers. This role is performed remotely, allowing coders to work from home while using electronic health records (EHR) and coding software. Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding systems is typically required, along with certifications such as CCS or CPC.

What does a remote ancillary coder do?

Remote ancillary coders are responsible for reviewing medical records pertaining to outpatient services—such as laboratory, radiology, and therapy—and assigning the appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes. A typical day involves ensuring records are complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory standards, often working independently while meeting tight turnaround times. One common challenge is clarifying incomplete documentation remotely, which may require proactive communication with clinical staff for additional information. Success in this role often involves staying up to date with changing coding regulations and maintaining a high level of concentration, especially when managing large volumes of records. Collaboration with other coders and revenue cycle teams is also important to address discrepancies and ensure consistent workflow.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for remote ancillary coding?

To thrive as a Remote Ancillary Coder, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, ICD-10/CPT coding guidelines, and experience with analyzing outpatient ancillary service records. Familiarity with coding software (such as 3M or EncoderPro), and certification such as CCS, CPC, or RHIT, is typically required. Excellent attention to detail, strong time management, and effective communication skills are crucial in a remote environment. These competencies are essential for ensuring accurate code assignment, maximizing reimbursement, and enabling seamless collaboration in a distributed healthcare setting.

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Coder II, Corporate Coding, Outpatient Ancillary Services, Full Time, First Shift

UC Health

Cincinnati, OH • Remote

$18 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

UC Health (Cincinnati) rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

457th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Description
Using established policies and procedures; the Certified Coder translates narrative descriptions of diseases, injuries, and medical procedures into numeric or alphanumeric codes needed for billing. The Certified Coder may code all types of inpatient, observation and outpatient cases (to include clinics, ancillary services, and ambulatory surgery, series, and emergency room cases) and may be called upon to code highly complex inpatient records (to include trauma, burns, open heart and transplant cases) based on experience and skill set.
Responsibilities
Coding quality:
Reviews inpatients, ambulatory, observation, emergency and outpatient accounts to assign accurate ICD-10 and/or CPT codes and DRG's.
Interprets health record content to ensure that all diagnoses and procedures coded are supported by physician documentation.
Maintains a coding accuracy rating of at least 95% on records assigned.
Queries physicians when necessary to ensure documentation supports the codes assigned.
Coding productivity:
Performs coding on medical records in an efficient manner meeting productivity standards and assisting the department in meeting and maintaining its goals.
Completes productivity data correctly and timely.
Billing edits, coding corrections, DRG changes:
Reviews, researches, and resolves claim edits for billing purposes.
Reviews records following feedback from payers, auditors and managers and makes corrections to coding, disposition and/or DRG assignment when indicated.
Accountability:
Reviews educational materials thoroughly and takes responsibility for applying this information when coding.
Seeks to clarify information and educational material when necessary.
Listens actively.
Maintains information and resources in an organized manner so that information can be referenced easily.
Reviews emails timely and thoroughly and responds when indicated.
Manages the remote work setting effectively and comes on site when system, connectivity or other issues arise that would impact work performance.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Formal education in ICD-9-CM/CPT coding, medical terminology, anatomy, pathophysiology, and disease processes.
  • At least 1 year of acute care coding experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree in a healthcare-related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field.
  • Certification in one of the following:
    • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
    • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
    • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certification Requirement:
  • Candidates must hold one of the following credentials: RHIT, RHIA, or CCS.

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As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
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