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Emergency Room (ER) Medical Coder
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What they do
A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
$64,579 / year median in New York
-7% projected decline
Job Description
The Emergency Room (ER) Medical Coder is responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM and/or
CPT/HCPCS
codes as appropriate and abstracting pertinent information from patient records.
- Minimum Requirements:
- + Must hold at least one of the following certifications:
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H
(COC) or have a preferred minimum of 2 years relevant coding experience + Must be at least 18 years of age
- Benefits
- At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
- About Amergis
- Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.
We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Job Category:
- Revenue Cycle
- Job Function:
- Revenue Cycle | Emergency Room (ER) Medical Coder | Emergency Room (ER) Medical Coder
- Job Type:
- Contract - Full Time
- Setting:
- Healthcare Facilities
- Position Type:
- Healthcare
- Office Number:
- 0774
- Contract Duration:
- 104
- Pay Rate:
- $27 / Hour
- Date Posted:
- 2026-09-11T12:25:36
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance