Emergency Department Coder

Job Summary

To support optimal reimbursement and quality reporting, the full-time salaried Emergency Department Coder will be responsible for coding and abstracting diagnoses and procedures from emergency department medical records while working remotely.

Key responsibilities:

• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for emergency department medical records, including diagnoses and procedure charges
• Abstract key data elements for billing and regulatory compliance, ensuring accurate documentation and coding
• Communicate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and resolve claim edits related to emergency department encounters

Required qualifications:

• Valid credentials such as RHIT, RHIA, CEDC, COC, CPC, CCS-P, or CCS
• Three or more years of coding experience
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems and related regulations
• Experience working in a remote environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams