Emergency Department Coder

Job description

Overview 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. Responsibilities: 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 Qualifications: 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...