Certified Emergency Department Coder

Virtual Vocations Inc; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Vocations Inc. is seeking a remote, full-time Certified Emergency Department Coder to provide CPT and ICD-10-CM coding for ER facility charts, ensuring precise code assignment and compliance with standards. This role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to policies, and ongoing credential maintenance.

Responsibilities include coding ER procedures, applying ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes with specificity, and participating in training to stay current with industry guidelines and billing practices.

Qualifications

• Certification through AAPC CPC or COC or AHIMA CCS/CCS-P mandatory.
• Minimum of 6 months on-the-job coding experience required.
• Familiarity with EMR and billing systems; proficiency in Excel and Outlook for data management.

Responsibilities

• Code ER procedures with CPT and ICD-10-CM for emergency department facility charts.
• Accurately apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes with specificity and compliance.
• Participate in ongoing training and maintain coding credentials while adhering to company policies.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

EMR systems

Billing systems

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Working remotely in a full-time capacity, the Certified Emergency Department Coder will provide CPT and ICD-10-CM coding for emergency department facility charts, ensuring accurate code assignment and compliance with ethical standards.

Key responsibilities

• Code surgical procedures typical of an ER setting to maximize revenue capture
• Accurately apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes with a focus on specificity and compliance
• Participate in ongoing training and maintain coding credentials while adhering to company policies

Required qualifications

• Certification through AAPC (CPC or COC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P) is mandatory
• Minimum of 6 months of on-the-job coding experience is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook for data management and communication
• Familiarity with EMR and billing systems is essential
• Ability to maintain a productivity level and accuracy rate of 95% or higher