Emergency Department Coder

Job Summary

To support healthcare organizations, the full-time or part-time Emergency Department Coder will accurately abstract and code data into electronic medical record systems, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines while maintaining a coding accuracy rate of 95% or better in a fully remote environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to various accounts following designated workflows
• Abstract and enter coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements
• Communicate with physicians and Clinical Documentation teams to clarify clinical information and resolve coding issues

Required qualifications:

• Possession of an approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential
• Minimum of 3 years of coding experience, with preference for Trauma Level 1 and Academic Teaching facility experience
• Experience with LYNX and Epic/3M systems
• Proficiency in ED HB and PB coding, along with I&I experience
• Strong ability to follow established workflows and client-specific guidelines