Coder - Outpatient

Outpatient Coder – Day Surgery | South Bend, Indiana

Join our healthcare team as an Outpatient Coder supporting day surgery services in South Bend, Indiana. This medical coding job is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes in an outpatient surgical setting.

Job Details

• Job Title: Outpatient Coder – Day Surgery
• Location: South Bend, Indiana
• Work Setting: On-site
• Assignment Length: Approximately 13 weeks, with potential for extension based on performance and ongoing need
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,350–$1,460
• Productivity Expectations: Approximately 35–60 day surgery charts per 8-hour shift, depending on case complexity and procedure mix

Outpatient Coder Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent outpatient day surgery coding experience
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
• Proficiency with Cerner is required
• Ability to accurately interpret operative reports, medical records, physician documentation, and ancillary service records
• Experience coding medical device procedures is strongly preferred
• Pacemaker and device-related procedure coding experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with PCL-related procedures and coding is preferred
• Active AHIMA or AAPC certification, such as CPC, CCS, RHIT, or CCS-P, is preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet established coding quality and productivity standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating professionally with coding leadership and the care team

Outpatient Surgery Coding Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and compliant medical coding for outpatient day surgery procedures
• Review operative reports, medical records, physician documentation, and ancillary services to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes
• Apply current outpatient coding guidelines, including correct procedure, diagnosis, modifier, and sequencing requirements
• Code a variety of surgical procedures, including cases involving medical devices and pacemaker-related services
• Identify documentation discrepancies and coding issues, and seek clarification when appropriate
• Maintain high standards of coding accuracy, quality, compliance, and revenue cycle integrity
• Manage assigned charts efficiently in a high-volume day surgery environment
• Communicate clearly and professionally with coding leadership and interdisciplinary partners

Why Work in South Bend, Indiana?

South Bend offers a welcoming community with historic neighborhoods, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the surrounding region.

Apply now for this outpatient medical coding opportunity in South Bend, Indiana, and join a team supporting accurate, compliant day surgery operations.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.