Emergency Department Coder

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Emergency Department Coder position is to perform medical record review of emergency department records. The coder will identify the appropriate hospital E/M visit charge and assign ICD-10 diagnosis code(s) and CPT procedure code(s) when appropriate to the encounter.

What You’ll Do

• Reviews emergency department medical records for accuracy and completeness
• Determines the correct hospital Evaluation and Management (E/M) level for each visit
• Assigns appropriate ICD‑10 diagnosis codes based on documented clinical findings
• Applies CPT procedure codes when applicable to the encounter
• Ensures coding reflects services provided in accordance with applicable guidelines

What You’ll Bring

• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H, CPC and/or CCA certification preferred
• Two (2) to three (3) years of medical records and outpatient coding experience required
• Technical and hospital outpatient coding experience required (physician coding does not qualify)
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and disease processes
• Knowledge of Coding Clinic guidelines
• Knowledge of CMS, Medicaid, and third-party payer coding, billing, and compliance regulations preferred
• Prior experience using an encoder (Clintegrity 360) preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records is a plus
• Ability to balance multiple and changing priorities
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and well organized
• Ability to work independently
• Working knowledge of computers and internet navigation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and shared files
• Availability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed