Description
The Coding Specialist - Outpatient Surgery Coder is responsible for accurately assigning and sequencing ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient surgery, observation, and ancillary encounters. This individual will work within Epic work queues, reviewing operative reports and clinical documentation to ensure compliant and accurate facility coding.
Responsibilities include:
Coding ambulatory surgery and observation encounters
Reviewing operative reports and assigning appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes
Abstracting clinical and demographic data into hospital systems
Ensuring coding compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and AHIMA/AAPC standards
Selecting APC assignments and validating claim readiness
Collaborating with physicians and clinical staff to obtain clarification when needed
Supporting emergency department and outpatient diagnostics coding as volume dictates
Maintaining departmental productivity and quality standards
Skills
outpatient coding, EPIC, Facility Coding, Certified Coder
Top Skills Details
outpatient coding,EPIC,Facility Coding,Certified Coder
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required
Completion of an AHIMA or AAPC approved coding program
4-5 years of recent hospital-based outpatient coding experience
Facility coding experience
Certified coder credential
Acute care hospital experience
Preferred
Epic experience
Emergency Department coding experience
Outpatient diagnostics coding experience
Experience cross-covering multiple outpatient work queues
Broad procedural coding experience across multiple specialties
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $29.00 - $33.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
