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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.
$60,263 / year median in the U.S.
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Emergency Department Facility Coder Position Summary The Emergency Department Facility Coder is responsible for reviewing and analyzing emergency department medical records to accurately assign diagnosis, procedure, and facility coding in accordance with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and regulatory guidelines. This role supports accurate reimbursement, charge capture, compliance, and data integrity while ensuring adherence to client-specific coding and billing requirements. Key Responsibilities + Review emergency department medical records and accurately assign
ICD-10-CM
diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers. + Assign facility Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels in accordance with client-specific emergency department leveling guidelines and facility charging methodologies, including utilization of theACEP E/M
tool. + Analyze clinical documentation from physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and diagnostic services to ensure complete and accurate code assignment and charge capture. + Apply official coding guidelines, CMS regulations, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, and payer-specific requirements. + Review procedural services, injections, and infusions to ensure accurate coding and billing when applicable. + Identify documentation gaps or deficiencies and communicate coding clarification needs through established channels. + Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and organizational coding policies and procedures. + Participate in coding audits, quality assurance reviews, educational initiatives, and process improvement activities. + Stay informed on coding updates, reimbursement changes, and regulatory requirements impacting emergency department facility coding. + Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client stakeholders to resolve coding-related questions and ensure coding accuracy. Required Skills + Emergency Department Facility Coding + ICD-10-CM Coding + CPT and HCPCS Coding + Evaluation & Management (E/M) Coding + Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) + Charge Capture and Revenue Cycle Processes + Regulatory Compliance and Documentation Review + CMS and NCCI Guidelines Qualifications + Experience coding emergency department facility records. + Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems. + Familiarity with ACEP emergency department leveling guidelines and facility E/M coding methodologies. + Working knowledge of CMS regulations, NCCI edits, and payer requirements. + Proficiency using Epic or comparable electronic health record systems. + Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. + Ability to maintain coding accuracy, productivity, and compliance in a fast-paced healthcare environment.Preferred Certifications:
+ Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) + Certified Professional Coder (CPC) + Certified Emergency Department Coder (CEDC) preferred but not required. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings