ED Coder

CommonSpirit Health; Centennial (CO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an ED Coder to perform outpatient coding and abstracting with a focus on accuracy and compliance. You will code for Emergency, Emergent Urgent Care, and Urgent Care encounters using ICD-10-CM and CPT, while reviewing charges and ensuring alignment with CPT codes.

You will work in a remote-capable role across multiple facilities, leveraging the 3M encoder and EMR to support quality, productivity, and research initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current AHIMA credential (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P) or AAPC credential (COC/CIC/CPC-H/CPC)
• Minimum of two years coding experience, preferably in outpatient/acute care
• Competency in outpatient coding guidelines and APC assignment
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and email troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT procedural codes for ED, Urgent Care, and related encounters with appropriate modifiers
• Review and validate ED Charge Analyst charges for alignment with CPT codes and billing accuracy
• Abstract relevant clinical information from outpatient records into designated systems and manage work queues
• Resolve coding edits pre- and post-submission to ensure regulatory and APC compliance
• Maintain proficiency in EMR, 3M encoder, and coding resources to meet quality and productivity standards
• Demonstrate communication, time management, and remote troubleshooting in a team-oriented environment

Skills

Outpatient coding

Attention to detail

Time management

Remote troubleshooting

Communication

Education

AHIMA credential (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P)

AAPC credential (COC/CIC/CPC-H/CPC)

High School Diploma

Tools

3M encoder

EMR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our ED Coder, you will serve in an intermediate coding role dedicated to the accurate coding and abstracting of outpatient records. You will be responsible for ensuring that all diagnostic and procedure codes are correctly captured and entered into our designated systems, directly supporting essential data retrieval, reimbursement accuracy, and ongoing clinical research. Every day, you will utilize the 3M encoder and navigate the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to process outpatient encounters with precision. You will be expected to consistently meet established quality and productivity benchmarks while maintaining the flexibility to apply your coding expertise across various facility types within the organization. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong command of coding systems and a deep understanding of outpatient documentation. Your commitment to detail and your ability to adapt to different facility environments will ensure that our coding data remains reliable, compliant, and optimized for both financial performance and research initiatives.

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT procedural codes for Emergency, Emergent Urgent Care, and Urgent Care encounters, including the appropriate use of modifiers.
• Review and validate ED Charge Analyst charges to ensure alignment with assigned CPT codes and overall billing accuracy.
• Abstract pertinent clinical information from outpatient records into designated systems while effectively managing work queues and reports.
• Resolve coding edits pre- and post-submission to ensure compliance with APC assignments, regulatory guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Maintain high levels of proficiency in the EMR, 3M encoder, and online coding resources to ensure consistent adherence to quality and productivity standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication, time management, and remote troubleshooting skills to contribute to a professional, team-oriented, and service-conscious environment.

Along with CO, KS and NM, this position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states:

• Alabama-Arizona-Arkansas- Colorado
• Florida- Georgia-Idaho- Indiana
• Iowa- Kansas -Kentucky- Louisiana
• Missouri-Mississippi-Nebraska- New Mexico
• North Carolina-Ohio-Oklahoma- South Carolina
• South Dakota-Tennessee-Texas- Utah
• Virginia-West Virginia-Wyoming

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credential (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC) required OR must be certified within one (1) year of hire
• A minimum of two (2) years coding experience, preferably in an acute care setting
• Must demonstrate competency of outpatient coding guidelines and APC assignment
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and emails and troubleshooting computer problems

Preferred

• Associate Degree
• Experience successfully working in a remote environment

Where You'll Work

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.