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UCHealth Colorado Career

Coord Quality Coding

Denver, CO · Remote

$33.82 - $50.73/hr

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience This position is 100% remote. Eligible out-of ... Ability to learn and apply coding and auditing expertise to a variety of medical and surgical ...

LivaNova

Director, US Field Market Access

Denver, CO · Remote

... coding practices, communicating economic value propositions and troubleshooting reimbursement ... US Remote with preference for candidates located in the Western half of the US and the Midwest ...

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How much do remote surgical coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote surgical coder in Denver, CO is $20.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.56 and $21.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote surgical coder?

A Remote Surgical Coder reviews and assigns medical codes to surgical procedures, diagnoses, and services based on clinical documentation. They ensure coding accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations, such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. This role is performed remotely, allowing coders to work from home while collaborating with healthcare providers to maintain proper billing and reimbursement. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical terminology, and certified coding credentials (such as CPC or CCS) are typically required.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a remote surgical coder?

A Remote Surgical Coder is responsible for reviewing operative reports, assigning accurate codes to surgical procedures, and ensuring all documentation meets compliance standards. You’ll work primarily with electronic health records and coding software, communicating with surgeons and billing teams to clarify documentation when needed. Many coders manage their work independently but also participate in virtual team meetings and quality audits. Staying current with updates in coding guidelines and participating in regular continuing education are also important aspects of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote surgical coder?

Remote Surgical Coders need a thorough understanding of surgical procedures, medical terminology, anatomy, and CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS coding systems, usually acquired through specialized training or certification (such as CCS or CPC). Experience with electronic health records (EHRs), medical billing software, and coding auditing tools is typically required. Excellent time management, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help remote coders collaborate effectively and ensure coding accuracy. Mastery of these skills ensures proper reimbursement, compliance with regulations, and contributes to the efficient operation of healthcare organizations.

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Hospital Surgery/Observation Coder

CommonSpirit Health

Centennial, CO • Remote

$19.25 - $22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

CommonSpirit Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 532 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

416th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.


As our Hospital Surgery/Observation Coder, you will code and abstract outpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement, and research, bringing your unique talents to our supportive team.
Every day you will meticulously code and enter diagnostic and procedure codes into a designated system using the 3M encoder, navigate the EMR efficiently, and ensure all coding meets quality and productivity standards across all facilities.
To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced coding expertise, a strong understanding of diagnostic and procedure codes (especially for surgery/observation), meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to meet high productivity and quality standards while working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Primary coding consists of Hospital OP Surgeries and/or Observation services.
  • Accurately assigns codes from the current Coding and Indexing systems for surgical and observations accounts, creates APC assignments while adhering to coding guidelines, regulations and compliance plan.
  • Coding of multiple body systems surgical procedures or multiple length of stay observation services that may consist of surgical procedures.
  • Accurately abstracts pertinent information from outpatient records into the designated computer system and utilizes reports/work queues effectively for follow up.
  • Understanding of coding edits and accurately resolves edits pre/post coding.
  • Accurately assigns appropriate coding modifiers.

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCSP) or AAPC credential (COC, CIC, CPCH, CPC), must be certified within one (1) year of hire
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an acute care setting
  • Must demonstrate competency of outpatient coding guidelines and APC assignment
  • Demonstrate intermediate to advanced technical coding competency in ICD10 CM, CPT4, HCPCS and coding modifiers
  • Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and coding systems (i.e. 3M)
  • Basic knowledge of computer applications and emails

Preferred

  • Associate's Degree
  • Experience successfully working in a remote environment

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