Emergency Department Coder

Job Summary

To support optimal reimbursement and quality reporting, the full-time Emergency Department Coder will be responsible for coding and abstracting diagnoses and procedures from emergency department medical records in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for emergency department medical records, including diagnoses and various charges
• Abstract key data elements for billing and regulatory compliance while reviewing records for accuracy and clinical pertinence
• Communicate with providers to clarify documentation and resolve claim edits related to emergency department encounters

Required qualifications:

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