Outpatient Surgery Coder

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

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

The 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)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.