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Outpatient Medical Coding Specialist II

TEKsystems
$25.00 - $27.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Iowa, West Des Moines
Apr 09, 2026
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Outpatient Medical Coding Specialist II to support automation and coding workflows within the hospital business office. This role focuses on Hospital-Based (HB) outpatient coding, with required experience across ambulatory surgery and wound care services. This is a fully remote opportunity, ideally suited for candidates located in Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin, though Midwestbased candidates will be considered. Due to limited training resources, candidates must be able to hit the ground running. Location: 100% Remote (Midwest preferred) Job Type: Contract (6-9 months; potential to extend) Schedule: * 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST or ** 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST* Key Responsibilities * Review inpatient and outpatient medical records for accurate documentation, abstraction, and analysis * Assign ICD10CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to the highest level of specificity in accordance with official coding guidelines * Accurately code outpatient hospital encounters, including ambulatory surgery services (ortho, pain, wound, neuro, cardiac, and related specialties) * Apply modifiers, CCI edits, LCD/NCD policies, and medical policy rules to ensure payer compliance * Research and resolve coding errors and inconsistencies using Epic Charge Review Work Queues * Consistently review and resolve codingrelated denials according to payer regulations * Perform charge entry and corrections for CPT and diagnosis codes * Collaborate with Clinical Auditors to identify improvement opportunities and provide guidance to providers * Assist with analysis of coding data for education and training purposes * Maintain quality scores of 95% or higher while meeting productivity expectations * Ensure all work complies with HIPAA, compliance, and organizational policies * Participate in meetings, training, and departmental communication to maintain awareness of updates and standards Required Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED * Completion of a nationally recognized coding program (AHIMA or AAPC) * Current certification: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC * 2+ years of outpatient hospital coding experience * Hospitalbased outpatient coding experience in surgery and wound care (required) * Experience working within an EHR system * Ability to work independently in a remote environment with a dedicated home workspace Work Environment * Fully remote position * All equipment provided (dual monitors, keyboard, mouse, headset) * Cameraon participation expected for team meetings Training & Performance Expectations * Limited formal training; onboarding approximately 3 weeks * All charts audited until coder achieves 95% accuracy * Once accuracy standard is met, coders will receive two audits per year * Ability to selfmanage workload and pivot between work queues as priorities change Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of West Des Moines, IA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Apr 22, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. 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. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services 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.