ED Coding Specialist I: Precision in ICD-10 & CPT

Halifax Health; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Coding Specialist I to code ED, Recurring and Ancillary accounts using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4/PCS procedures. You will verify charges and ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and appropriate modifiers, working with physicians and departments to maintain compliance and high-quality documentation.

Minimum requirements include an accredited coding education, 1 year ED/Ancillary coding experience, and RHIT/CCS/CCSP/CPC credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year college coding course including anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM and PCS.
• Minimum 1 year ED/Ancillary coding or charging in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge of Local Coverage Determinations and National Coverage Determinations.
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication with physicians, colleagues, and ancillary departments.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, and implement daily tasks; self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in stressful situations.
• Query attending physicians for documentation and diagnostic clarification.
• Validate medical necessity for all Medicare patients and verify charges meet OCE and NCCI edits.
• Support and participate in process and quality improvement initiatives.
• Abide by the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and adhere to official coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Code ED, Recurring and Ancillary accounts using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/PCS codes.
• Verify ED and ancillary department charges; ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of diagnosis codes.
• Assign appropriate modifiers.
• Review medical record information for proper code assignment: principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, secondary conditions and procedures.
• Query physicians for documentation clarification.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare coding rules and payor edits.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

HIPAA knowledge

Education

RHIT

CCS

CCSP

CPC

Tools

Encoders

CAC

EHRs

Job description

Halifax Health is seeking a Coding Specialist I to code ED, Recurring and Ancillary accounts using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4/PCS procedures. You will verify charges and ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and appropriate modifiers, working with physicians and departments to maintain compliance and high-quality documentation.

Minimum requirements include an accredited coding education, 1 year ED/Ancillary coding experience, and RHIT/CCS/CCSP/CPC credentials.